Metaphor is a technology company developing a new approach to internet search, founded by former Google AI researchers. Unlike traditional keyword-based search engines, Metaphor operates on a model that predicts the most relevant links based on a user's descriptive prompt, functioning more like a content recommendation system. The company's mission is to create a search platform that can understand nuanced, expressive language to help users discover high-quality, often niche, information that is difficult to find through conventional search methods.