Web Search lets Generate pull in live information from the internet alongside your internal knowledge base, giving you answers that combine your organization’s data with up-to-date public information.
Web search toggle in chat
In the chat input area, toggle the Web Search option before sending your message. When enabled, Generate will:
  1. Search your internal knowledge base as usual
  2. Also search the web for relevant, current information
  3. Combine both sources into a comprehensive answer
Toggling web search on

Current events

Get the latest news, market data, or industry trends that wouldn’t be in your internal documents.

Research

Combine your company’s data with public research, benchmarks, or competitor information.

Fact-checking

Cross-reference internal information against public sources for accuracy.

Filling gaps

When your knowledge base doesn’t cover a topic, web search can fill in the blanks.

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How Results are Displayed

When web search is used, the response will clearly indicate which information came from:
  • Your knowledge base — Internal documents and data
  • Web sources — External websites and public information
This transparency helps you know exactly where each piece of information originated.
Response showing internal and web sources
Web search availability depends on your organization’s configuration. If you don’t see the web search option, contact your administrator.