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Exa launches Websets, an AI-powered search engine that treats the web as a database

Exa has launched Websets, a new search engine that uses embeddings and agentic workflows to provide precise results from the web, presented in a database-like table format. The service aims to combat the decline in search quality by performing extensive embedding searches and then using LLMs to verify each result against complex queries. While the process can take significant time, Exa believes the accuracy and detailed verification are worth the wait, offering an alternative to traditional keyword-based search. AI

IMPACT Offers a novel approach to web search by leveraging embeddings and LLMs for enhanced accuracy and structured data retrieval.

RANK_REASON Launch of a new product by an AI startup.

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Exa launches Websets, an AI-powered search engine that treats the web as a database

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