Social Media · AWS
Reddit
AWS-hosted; a Python/Pylons heritage over PostgreSQL with Cassandra and heavy Memcached caching, moving to Go/GraphQL services. Monetizes data licensing for AI training; Reddit Answers uses LLMs.
Foundation proximity: Direct API
Foundational models & how they consume them
PrimaryGPT-4-class· OpenAI API · Direct API
Cloud & datastore
AWSPostgreSQLCassandraMemcachedCompliance
SOC 2GDPRCCPAOthers that build on OpenAI · GPT
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FAQ
Does Reddit use a foundational AI model?
Reddit uses GPT-4-class (Direct API).
What cloud does Reddit run on?
Reddit runs on AWS.
What database does Reddit use?
Reddit uses PostgreSQL, Cassandra, Memcached.
How close does Reddit run to the foundational model?
Reddit is Direct API — close to the metal, so cheaper tokens and more control over outputs.
Sources
reddit.com ↗Also on the map
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