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Perplexity

The AI search engine replacement

About Perplexity

Perplexity AI is re-imagining the concept of a search engine by functioning as an "Answer Engine." Instead of presenting a list of blue links that you have to click through and read, Perplexity reads the internet for you in real-time and synthesizes a direct, comprehensive answer to your query, complete with inline citations to reputable sources. It leverages a combination of advanced LLMs (offering users a choice between GPT-4, Claude 3, and its own models) to ensure accuracy and reasoning depth. Its "Pro Search" feature acts like a research assistant, asking you clarifying questions to narrow down broad queries before hunting for the best information. Whether you are researching a complex medical topic, looking for the best budget laptop, or debugging code, Perplexity cuts the time-to-insight by 90%, offering a ad-free, fact-focused alternative to traditional Google Search.

Key Capabilities

Pro Search (Multi-step Reasoning) Inline Source Citations File Upload Analysis Switchable Models (GPT-4/Claude) Discover Daily News Feed

The Good

  • Real-time cited web search
  • Choose between GPT-4, Claude 3, and Sonar
  • Pages feature generates articles
  • Pro search for complex research

The Limitations

  • Limited pro queries per day
  • Hallucinations still possible on news

Integrations

Chrome
Arc Browser
iOS/Android

Technical Specs

Developer Perplexity AI
Free Trial Available
API Access Available
Mobile App iOS / Android
Support Twitter/Email

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