"As IAC continues to sharpen its focus, we have made the decision to discontinue our search business, which includes Ask.com. After 25 years of answering the world's questions, Ask.com officially closed on May 1, 2026."
"To the millions who asked... We are deeply grateful to the brilliant engineers, designers, and teams who built and supported Ask over the decades. And to you-the millions of users who turned to us for answers in a rapidly changing world-thank you for your endless curiosity, your loyalty, and your trust."
"The interesting thing is that Ask.com literally was the definition of what search engines are doing now with AI and chat. Now that the technology is here to make Ask.com what it always wanted to be, it shuts down."
IAC announced the closure of Ask.com, a legendary search engine, effective May 1, 2026. The decision reflects IAC's focus on other business areas. Ask.com, which began as Ask Jeeves, has served millions of users for 25 years. The company expressed gratitude to its teams and users for their loyalty and curiosity. Despite its historical significance, Ask.com struggled to adapt to modern search engine trends, particularly with the rise of AI technology. The closure signifies a notable shift in the search engine landscape.
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