Search.com Launches AI Chat That Pays Users, Rewards Publishers, and Delivers for Brands

In an industry crowded with AI chat platforms chasing user engagement and monetization, Search.com is flipping the script. A division of Public Good, the company has unveiled a bold new generative AI search platform that’s free to use, offers cash rewards to consumers, shares revenue with publishers, and provides a clutter-free experience for brands.

While most AI chat services lock premium features behind paywalls, Search.com invites users to earn rather than spend. Through its cashback system and discount offers from premium brands, users can save money simply by interacting with the platform. For members of its paid subscription tier, the rewards are even more enticing—up to 10% cashback on purchases made through the platform.

“Our cashback approach not only democratizes AI search but also fosters stronger connections between consumers, publishers, and brands,” said Melissa Anderson, President of Public Good.

Turning Search Into a Profit Center for Publishers

Publishers—often on the losing end of modern search engine economics—stand to gain significantly. Instead of paying to embed search functionality, websites can now integrate Search.com’s AI engine and earn revenue in return. The model not only offers monetization but also ensures proper attribution for publisher content, countering the common criticism that AI platforms scrape data without value exchange.

“Publishers have gotten the short end of the stick, and we’re here to change that,” Anderson said. “We are passionate about how our publisher monetization solutions support journalism.”

A Clean Slate for Advertisers

Brands also benefit from this redesigned AI ecosystem. With more consumers turning to AI chat for advice, product suggestions, and service recommendations, Search.com creates a new advertising frontier—what the company calls “moments of motivation.”

In those moments, ads aren’t buried in clutter or competing for fragmented attention. Brands gain full visibility and exclusive engagement within Search.com’s AI chat interface, offering a 100% share of voice.

Accessible Across Platforms

Search.com’s platform is live on desktop and mobile devices, supporting both iOS and Android. The company says it’s committed to continuing its mission of redefining how people access information—and how value flows across the ecosystem.

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