Perplexity, led by CEO Aravind Srinivas, is a startup that specializes in AI technology to enhance information access and sharing. The company recently secured $26 million in funding, led by New Enterprise Associates.
Perplexity AI distinguishes itself from other search engines by utilizing large language models (LLMs) like GPT-3.5, GPT-4, Claude 2, and Gemini to enhance web searches beyond traditional search engines
The company offers a chatbot-style search engine that enables users to ask questions in natural language, utilizing AI to gather and provide relevant information efficiently.
Perplexity AI utilizes Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) technology to enhance its search capabilities.
This technology allows Perplexity to provide accurate and contextually rich answers by incorporating references from various sources into its responses.