Exa Labs Eyes AI Search

Exa, formerly known as Metaphor, is developing an AI-powered search engine designed to deliver more relevant results than traditional search engines. The company's technology employs neural networks to understand the meaning behind search queries, rather than relying on simple keyword matching. This approach allows the engine to process complex questions and provide more accurate results, which is particularly useful for AI applications, developers, data scientists, and researchers. Exa's technology uses transformer models to filter web information based on the actual meaning of the query.

Exa has secured $22 million in funding from investors including Lightspeed Venture Partners, Nvidia, and Y Combinator. This investment aims to accelerate the development of a search engine specifically designed for AI applications. Exa's API integrates into existing systems, providing developers with tools to enhance their AI applications. The company's mission is to organise the world's knowledge, enhancing AI applications across industries. Exa's ultimate goal is to give users full control over the world's shared data.