AI Spotlight: Perplexity.ai

What if your AI assistant didn't just answer your questions, but showed you exactly where it found the answer?
That is what Perplexity was built for. It is an AI research assistant that finds, explains, and cites information in real time.

Who’s behind it
Created by Aravind Srinivas, a former OpenAI researcher, and a team from Meta and Quora, Perplexity’s mission is to make reliable knowledge instantly accessible to everyone.

Why it stands out
Tools like ChatGPT are great for explaining ideas or helping you write, but they do not always show where the information comes from. Perplexity focuses on research. It searches the live web, analyzes multiple sources, and provides clear citations you can check yourself. Think of it as your personal research analyst who reads the internet, filters out noise, and delivers what matters most.

What makes it a true research assistant

• Real time retrieval: It pulls from current sources, not old training data.

• Transparent sourcing: Every response links back to verified references.

• Context synthesis: It compares perspectives and summarizes key takeaways.

• Follow up ready: You can ask “why,” “compare,” or “show sources,” just like working with a human researcher.

Cost
Perplexity’s core features are free, while the Pro plan unlocks deeper analysis and GPT 4 class reasoning for professionals.

Try this
Ask something that needs evidence and context:

“Summarize credible case studies of companies that successfully trained their employees to use AI tools at work. Highlight what worked, what failed, and link to the sources.”
or
“Find evidence based tips to improve teen sleep on school nights. Summarize what works, what does not, and the expected impact on focus. Limit to medical or university sources from the last 3 years. Provide citations.”

You will get clear answers and the full list of references, all in seconds.

If you want an AI that does not just talk but actually researches with you, Perplexity is the one to try.

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