Neeva, a prominent competitor to Google Search, has made the surprising announcement of shutting down its consumer search product. Despite its mission to prioritize user interests and provide a private, ad-free search experience, Neeva faced significant challenges in convincing users to switch to their platform. The company’s small team of 50 employees had developed an independent search stack, but the difficulties of changing default search settings and educating users about the difference between a search engine and a browser proved to be formidable obstacles. As a result, Neeva has decided to shift its focus to enterprise applications, leveraging its expertise in generative AI and language models. The move marks the end of Neeva’s consumer search offering, leaving behind a passionate community of users who had supported the company’s vision. While Neeva explores new opportunities, it remains grateful for the support and feedback received from its customers, promising to provide updates on its future endeavors in the coming weeks.
Tech News
22 May, 2023
SamkarTech
