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Kagi is contemplating the removal of the assistant from its professional tier
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Kagi Assistant now offers a standalone subscription to reduce confusion for existing users and provide an upgrade path for heavy users. Professional subscribers satisfied with the current limited offering may not experience significant benefits from this change.
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- Praise: Kagi's approach to search is a significant improvement over traditional search engines like Google, offering a more user-centric experience.
- Praise: The Quick Answer feature provides a lightweight and efficient way to get AI-generated responses alongside standard search results, enhancing user experience.
- Concern: The AI Assistant is perceived as inferior to direct competitors like Gemini and ChatGPT, lacking essential features such as image generation and speed.
- Concern: Users express concern that traditional searches are becoming less useful, indicating a need for Kagi to adapt or reinvent itself to stay relevant in a changing internet landscape.
- Concern: Operating traditional searches is unexpectedly more costly for Kagi than serving AI-enhanced searches, raising questions about the sustainability of their current model.