Perplexity
Perplexity AI is an AI-powered search engine and answer engine that delivers accurate, real-time, and well-sourced responses to user questions. Unlike traditional search engines that return a list of links, Perplexity synthesizes information from the web and provides concise summaries, always citing its sources.
Key features include:
Key features include:
- Uses advanced large language models (LLMs) such as GPT-4, Claude 3, and others to understand queries and generate human-like responses.
- Retrieves and summarizes information from the latest web sources, making it useful for up-to-date topics like news or live events.
- Get a single, comprehensive answer that summarizes everything you need to know.
- Every answer is backed by citations from trusted news outlets, academic papers, and established blogs.
- Maintains conversational context, allowing for follow-up questions and deeper exploration of topics.
- Available as a web platform, browser extension, and mobile app.
Perplexity AI is designed to be a "Swiss Army Knife for information discovery," helping users with everything from factual lookups to complex research, project management, and productivity tasks.
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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.