[13][14] In February 2023, it was to the first to introduce multimodal AI chat capabilities, providing users with various types of responses, including visual elements like stock charts.

[20] Benioff called You.com "the future of search" in a statement during its public beta launch and said, "We're at a critical inflection point in the internet's history, and we must take steps to restore trust online.

[25][26][12] Initially known as YouChat,[27] the chatbot was primarily based on the GPT-3.5 large language model and could answer questions, suggest ideas,[28] translate text,[29] summarize articles, compose emails, and write code snippets, while staying up-to-date with current events [12] and citing sources.

The second version, called YouChat 2.0, was released on February 7, 2023,[30][31] incorporated improved conversational AI[32] and community-built applications by blending a large language model named C-A-L (Chat, Apps, and Links).

These modes—Smart, Genius, Create, and Research—are designed to address varying user needs, from quick information retrieval to complex problem-solving to research and creative content generation.

[48] On July 14, 2022, You.com announced the launch of YouCode,[49] a programming knowledge base, similar to resources like Stack Overflow and GitHub, that aimed to help programmers to find solutions to issues.

[37] It praised YouPro for offering unique features such as comprehensive internet access and a Custom Model Selector, enhancing the AI chat experience.

ZDNet recommended YouPro for individuals looking to explore advanced AI capabilities affordably, though it noted experiences might vary compared to using models on their native platforms.