Generative ai search formats

Abstract

Systems and methods for providing information responsive to a user search are provided. Such a method includes receiving a search query from a client device and generating a plurality of categories associated with the search query using a first artificial intelligence (AI) model. The method also includes selecting a plurality of sponsored content options that are responsive to the search query and, for each category, generating respective freeform descriptive text for the category using a second AI model. The method also includes causing the client device to present a user interface that includes (i) the respective freeform descriptive text for each category and (ii) links to third party information resources associated with the selected plurality of sponsored content options. An arrangement of the links within the user interface indicates which of the plurality of sponsored content options correspond to which of the plurality of categories.