Phind 2 introduces advanced AI search capabilities that include visual answers and multi-step reasoning. Users have enjoyed the interactive explanations, but some feel the tool can be gimmicky compared to established players like Claude and ChatGPT. There are discussions about API access for developers, the importance of integrating with various IDEs, and the implications for content creators whose materials are used in AI outputs without proper compensation. Despite mixed feelings about the model changes, the clean UI and improved outputs are seen as a significant step forward, making it competitive in the AI search market.