Introducing Answer with AI, Brave’s New AI Assistant

In this episode of The Brave Technologist podcast, host Luke Mulks interviews Josep, Chief of Search at Brave, and Remy, a principal engineer, about Brave Search's new Answer with AI feature. They discuss how it differs from typical chatbots by providing context from the Brave Search index, its integration with Leo for more interactive experiences, and its privacy-focused approach, which avoids storing user history. Josep explains that answer engines will augment rather than replace traditional search, as not all queries are suitable for AI answers. Remy details the system's architecture, handling around 100 requests per second, and the challenges of scaling and ensuring quality, including managing hallucinations and providing accurate, grounded answers. The guests also highlight Brave's commitment to independence and user privacy, emphasizing that Brave is one of only three search engines with its own index, giving it greater control over technology and data.