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The distinction between search and research isn’t just academic — it’s foundational to how organizations extract value from the overwhelming amounts of information they generate. At Alani AI, we often hear, “Are you a search company?” While search is a component of what we offer, the heart of our technology lies far beyond that. We are a collective intelligence + artificial intelligence company, transforming how teams connect, synthesize, and utilize their data.
Search: Quick Answers to Simple Questions
Search engines — both in consumer and business contexts — are designed to do one thing well: help you find information. Need to know the date of a meeting, the location of a document, or a specific product detail? Search engines are great for answering these direct queries. They save time by delivering instant results based on keyword matching and indexing.
But the limitation of search becomes glaring when the challenge isn’t just finding information but making sense of it. This is where Alani AI sets itself apart.
