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What is Perplexity AI Search? | Webrarian Episode 19


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What is Perplexity AI Search? | Webrarian Episode 19

When you ask a complex question online, are you tired of getting a list of blue links, ads, and SEO-optimized fluff? Traditional search engines force you to open multiple tabs and piece together the answer yourself. But what if the search engine did the reading for you?

Welcome back to Webrarian! In this 10-minute episode, we explore the tool that is making the biggest waves in the tech world and is often called the "Google Killer": Perplexity AI.

Discover the difference between a "search engine" and an "answer engine." We explain how Perplexity connects to the live internet to read, analyze, and synthesize real-time information into concise, readable summaries. We dive into the most critical feature for researchers: citations. Learn how Perplexity builds trust by providing clickable footnotes for every sentence, ensuring you can verify sources and avoid AI hallucinations.

We also explore the "Pro Search" feature, which acts like a digital librarian conducting a reference interview to understand exactly what you need. Join us to see how this tool is reducing cognitive load and shifting the internet experience from "searching" to "finding." If you want a glimpse of a cleaner, smarter web, you won't want to miss this.

#PerplexityAI #FutureOfSearch #AnswerEngine #ResearchTools #InformationLiteracy #AISeach #GoogleKiller #DigitalLiteracy #Citations #Hallucinations #ProSearch #TechTrends #Productivity #StudyHacks #Webrarian

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LIBCAST - The Library PodcastBy Interactive media unit - The Library, University of Kelaniya