Perplexity
Perplexity is an AI-powered search and research tool that helps you find, summarize, and explore information from credible sources. It combines conversational AI with real-time web results, allowing you to ask questions and receive answers with cited sources.
It is especially useful for research, fact-checking, and staying current, since it pulls from up-to-date information and shows where answers come from. Perplexity supports workflows like summarizing articles, comparing sources, and refining searches through follow-up questions.
At Xavier, faculty can use Perplexity to quickly review literature, gather sources for course materials, and model research strategies for students. It can also help generate summaries, identify key themes across sources, and support evidence-based discussions.
Perplexity works best as a research assistant. It helps you locate and synthesize information efficiently, but sources should still be reviewed and evaluated for accuracy and relevance before use.
ACCESS PERPLEXITY
- Access Perplexity through the web
- Access Perplexity through the Google Chrome extension
- Access Perplexity through the Windows application or Mac application
- Access Perplexity on mobile through the Apple Store or Google Play
DEMONSTRATION VIDEO
DEMO / TRAINING VIDEOS
GUIDES
WHERE TO GET HELP
- Perplexity Help Center
- IDT Team (limited to free version support for instructional purposes only)
CANVAS INTEGRATION
Perplexity does not have a Canvas integration.
COST
Perplexity offers both free and paid versions, with the Pro subscription giving access to more advanced models and features.
ACCOUNT NEEDED
An account is recommended to save search history. You can use a Google or Apple Account to login to Perplexity, or create a new account.