Perplexity
AI answer engine that researches the web and cites its sources
Overview
Perplexity is an AI-powered answer engine that searches the web in real time and returns synthesized, cited answers to research questions. Its Pro Search and Deep Research modes run multi-step investigations across many sources, making it a popular research companion for knowledge workers. It also supports uploading files and analyzing data.
Anyone doing web-based research who wants fast, cited answers and multi-step deep research.
Users needing rigorous statistical analysis of their own structured datasets.
What people use it for
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