Andreessen-Backed AI Search Startup Exa Valued at $2.2 Billion

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Andreessen-Backed AI Search Startup Exa Valued at $2.2 Billion People come to Google to research complex topics and discover products and services that fit their needs. As the Search experience becomes smarter and more conversational, we’re using Gemini models to experiment with new ad experiences designed to provide engaging, helpful answers that connect people with businesses. We’re introducing more helpful ads in AI Mode To help people evaluate their choices, both of these new formats will feature an independent AI explainer as part of the ad.