Perplexity AI
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| Perplexity AI | |
|---|---|
| Developer | Perplexity AI Inc. |
| Type | AI search engine |
| Initial release | 2022 |
| Operating system | Web, iOS, Android |
| Written in | Python, TypeScript |
| License | Proprietary |
| Website | perplexity.ai |
| Contents | |
Perplexity AI is an AI-powered search and answer engine that combines large language models with real-time web search to provide cited, up-to-date answers to questions.
Key Features
- Real-time web search with source citations on every answer
- Focus modes for targeted search (Academic, YouTube, Reddit, etc.)
- Spaces for collaborative research and knowledge sharing
- Perplexity Pages for publishing AI-generated research reports
- Pro Search for multi-step reasoning and deeper research
- API access for integrating answer engine capabilities
- Mobile apps for iOS and Android
Enterprise Use
Perplexity Pro and Enterprise Pro are used by knowledge workers and research teams who need fast, cited answers without extensive manual searching. It is particularly useful for competitive intelligence, market research, and keeping up with rapidly changing technical topics. Enterprise Pro adds SSO, admin controls, and data privacy guarantees ensuring queries are not used for model training.
Tips
- Always check the cited sources — Perplexity can occasionally misrepresent or oversimplify source material.
- Use Focus modes to narrow the search scope to higher-quality sources for academic or technical queries.
- Use Spaces to build shared research collections for team projects.
