Perplexity

Imagine getting direct, AI-powered search answers that feel human, not robotic, that’s what Perplexity AI, founded by visionary Aravind Srinivas and co-founders Denis Yarats, Johnny Ho, and Andy Konwinski, delivers. Rather than navigating through search result pages, this conversational AI search engine offers real-time, citation-backed responses, making knowledge discovery faster, smarter, and more reliable.

As a next-generation AI research assistant, Perplexity blends powerful large language models (LLMs) with live web data, delivering accurate, context-aware answers with transparent sourcing. This system makes it ideal for fact-checking, summarizing complex topics, business reporting, or powering data-driven decisions with clarity and credibility.

Picture students tackling dense research, professionals crafting polished presentations, or writers generating article ideas - Perplexity excels in:

• Summarizing academic literature, financial reports, and news
• Analyzing industry trends and uncovering competitive insights
• Generating creative content, such as travel plans or product comparisons
• Providing real-time coding help or technical walkthroughs

At its core, the platform uses a conversational interface that feels natural, while inline citations establish trust, a clear upgrade over generic AI chatbots. Additionally, Perplexity Copilot (Comet), the AI-native browser, extends this functionality by offering dynamic browsing features: instant summaries, automated comparisons, even image recognition and email drafting. The Sun

Under the leadership of Aravind Srinivas - a Ph.D. graduate from UC Berkeley with prior experience at OpenAI and Google Brain - Perplexity combines deep AI expertise with visionary product design.