Yandex has made a significant advancement in its search engine capabilities by integrating quick answers from YandexGPT into its search results, now accessible to all users.
This development marks a new phase in the testing of Yandex’s neural network-powered response system, offering users instantaneous, concise answers directly within the search interface.
To prevent the neural network from using resource information to generate quick responses, you need to set a prohibiting directive for YandexAdditional in the robots.txt of the site:
User-Agent: YandexAdditional
Disallow: /
Initially launched in a limited testing mode since September 2023, YandexGPT’s quick answers feature has undergone rigorous trials with the participation of over 200,000 individuals. The objective has been to refine the system’s ability to provide accurate, brief responses to a wide array of user queries, while simultaneously ensuring that the volume of queries eligible for such responses remains controlled.
Yandex’s blog for Webmasters details the current testing phase, where quick answers generated by YandexGPT appear alongside the search engine’s traditional quick responses. A unique identifier, “Summarize the response using YandexGPT,” distinguishes the neural network’s answers, and the source of the information is now more prominently displayed. This approach not only enhances the user experience by offering a choice between neural network-generated and conventional responses but also ensures transparency regarding the origin of the information.
An interesting aspect of this development is the empowerment of site owners regarding their content’s utilization in generating these updated quick responses. Yandex has implemented a mechanism through which webmasters can opt-out of having their site’s information used by YandexGPT. By inserting a specific prohibiting directive in their site’s robots.txt file, site owners can prevent the neural network from accessing their content to formulate quick answers.
The quick answers feature is designed to streamline the information retrieval process, providing users with immediate information directly under the search bar, thus eliminating the need to visit a website. This functionality is particularly beneficial for queries requiring straightforward, factual answers, such as definitions, quick facts, or specific data points.
The integration of YandexGPT into Yandex’s search results represents a forward leap in search engine technology, reflecting a broader trend towards incorporating artificial intelligence and machine learning to enhance digital experiences. As Yandex continues to refine this feature, the potential for more sophisticated, accurate, and contextually relevant responses grows, setting a new standard for how users interact with search engines and access information online.
This expansion of YandexGPT’s capabilities signals Yandex’s commitment to innovation in the AI space, promising to deliver a more efficient, user-friendly search experience while respecting the rights and preferences of content creators and site owners.
