Hey there! So I am not sure how many of you are still using Google. I am not. Perplexity.ai is the new AI search engine tool I am using in my everyday life and it has saved me a huge amount of time.

Perplexity AI is a conversational search engine launched in 2022 that combines large language models (LLMs) with real-time web searching capabilities 1 5. Founded by former engineers from OpenAI, Databricks, Meta, and Quora, it differentiates itself by providing cited sources within its responses 5.

Key Features

Search Capabilities

* Uses multiple AI models including GPT-3.5, GPT-4, Claude, and Google DeepMind's Gemini 1

* Provides real-time information from across the internet with cited sources 6

* Maintains contextual memory for natural follow-up questions 2

Focus Modes

* Web Focus: Searches across the entire internet

* Academic Focus: Searches scholarly resources

* Social Focus: Analyzes social media content

* Video Focus: Searches video platforms

* Writing Focus: Optimized for content creation

* Math Focus: Powered by Wolfram Alpha 2

Available Versions

Free Version

* Access to GPT-3.5

* Deep Research and DeepSeek R1

* Limited to five Pro searches daily 3

Pro Version

* Access to GPT-4 and Claude

* Experimental Perplexity model

* Additional features like image generation and document upload capabilities 4

As of January 2024, Perplexity AI serves approximately 10 million regular users, with its user base continuing to grow rapidly 3.

Citations:

* https://www.descript.com/blog/article/what-is-perplexity-ai

* https://learnprompting.org/blog/guide-perplexity

* https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Perplexity.ai

* https://www.reddit.com/r/perplexity_ai/comments/1dmcf20/what_are_some_use_cases_for_perplexity_ai/

* https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Perplexity_AI

* https://www.perplexity.ai/hub/faq/how-does-perplexity-work

* https://www.perplexity.ai/hub/getting-started

I have a referral link from my Pro version. If you like to save 10$ from the Pro subscription I leave the link here: https://perplexity.ai/pro?referral_code=GCJACX7C

PS: Loom cut my demo in 2 parts. I hope you still find these useful. Please let me know in the comments if you liked the episode and what you would like to see in the next episodes. 🫶

Loom Demo Part 1

Loom Demo Part 2

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