Yahoo Bets on Scout for Its Long‑Awaited Revival

Yahoo is attempting a major comeback with Scout, a new AI‑powered “answer engine” designed to modernize the company’s search experience and re‑energize its 700 million‑user ecosystem. Scout, built on Anthropic’s technology, provides direct answers with citations rather than simulating human conversation. CEO Jim Lanzone — known for reviving struggling tech brands — sees AI as Yahoo’s best chance to regain relevance after decades of strategic missteps, leadership turnover, and failed acquisitions.

For now, Scout is available only in the United States, though users outside the country can still access it by connecting through a U.S. VPN server.

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