EXHIBIT 23.2


               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 its Zero Coupon Convertible Subordinated Notes due June 1,
2008 in the amount of $115,000,000 and to the incorporation by reference therein
of our report dated January 22, 2003, except for Note 16, as to which the date
is September 17, 2003, with respect to the consolidated financial statements and
financial statement schedule of Ask Jeeves, Inc. included in its Current Report
of Form 8-K filed on September 19, 2003 with the Securities and Exchange
Commission.

/s/ ERNST & YOUNG LLP

Walnut Creek, California
October 6, 2003