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Financial Times
Yahoo, the internet’s ‘OG’, wants to win over Gen Z
Yahoo is embarking on a campaign to reconnect with the Gen Z demographic by branding itself as the original internet service, or the 'OG'. With the introduction of its AI-powered tool, Scout, and other consumer products, the company aims to leverage its longstanding history and trust to carve out a niche amid fierce competition from rivals like Google. CEO Jim Lanzone emphasizes the company's credibility, positioned to evolve into a leaner and more consumer-focused technology group as it focuses on growth.
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Published 23 Aug 2026, 20:40 UTC3 min read
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Summary
TL;DR
- Yahoo targets Gen Z with AI and new consumer products.
- Plans to launch AI-powered 'answer engine' called Scout.
- Rebranding efforts stress Yahoo's legacy as the original internet service.
- Yahoo's CEO asserts the company is now 'very healthy'.
- Invests to differentiate itself from AI-based competitors.
Interesting facts
- Yahoo was once valued at over $125 billion in 2000.
- Scout will utilize Yahoo's historic data to enhance AI responses.
- Yahoo has opted not to license content to other AI companies.