Ask.com Shuts Down After 25 Years as IAC Exits Search Business
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Summary
IAC has discontinued its search business, including Ask.com, which officially closed on May 1, 2026, after 25 years of operation. The company expressed gratitude to its teams and users who relied on the service for answering questions.
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After 25 years of answering the world's questions, Ask.com officially closed on May 1, 2026.
We are deeply grateful to the brilliant engineers, designers, and teams who built this journey with us.
Article URL: https://www.ask.com/
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=47983226
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