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EXHIBIT 23.1
CONSENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP, INDEPENDENT AUDITORS
We consent to the reference to our firm under the caption "Experts" in the
registration statement (Form S-3) and related prospectus of Ask Jeeves, Inc. for
the registration of 5,961,973 shares of its common stock and to the
incorporation by reference therein of our report dated January 17, 2000, except
for Note 13, as to which date is March 13, 2000, with respect to the
consolidated financial statements and schedule of Ask Jeeves, Inc. included in
its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1999, filed with
the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Walnut Creek, California
August 11, 2000
