AI Spotlight: Perplexity AI

Perplexity AI

Description:

Like many of you, I’ve already experimented with one or two Chatbots like ChatGPT and Bing CoPilot. Perplexity’s mission “is to make searching for information online feel like you have a knowledgeable assistant guiding you.” A standout feature from ChatGPT is Perplexity listing of citations including images and videos. Past threads of questions can be made into collections.

Learning Curve Scale (0-10):

Within 2 minutes of searching for it on your smartphone app store, you’ll be using it on your phone. This ease of use earns a Learning Curve score of 2.  Plus there is a Chrome extension for quick access.

Features: 

Content generation, accurate information, citation of sources, versatility. 

Perplexity says it is suitable for students, researchers, content creators, and professionals.  Filter search results by relevance, date, or source. Customize your AI profile for tailored results based on your preferences.

Favorite Features:

One standout feature is Perplexity's citation of sources. Learn more by searching through relevant links, images, and videos for comprehensive insights. Personalize your AI profile to match your professional needs or reading style - be it bullet points, underlines, or a conversational tone.

Pricing 

Free and paid options are available. For $20/month, the pro version allows you to use the Copilot in up to 600 searches per day versus 5 daily Copilot searches with the free version. The pro version also answers more complex questions, priority access, and personalized recommendations, and allows for unlimited image uploads.

The Apple App Store Reviews:

4.9 out of 5 with 24K ratings. Users love using the app and rely on it for a variety of uses. One user says it especially helps her with online shopping. Another with complex math problems. Another user says that if the data needs to be current, Perplexity wins.