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Perplexity AI

4.7
Updated 4/20/2024

The Verdict

"The premier 'answer engine' bridging search and generative AI. Indispensable for power users despite copyright clouds."

Should You Buy It?

Buy if you need a citation-backed research assistant.

Skip if you prioritize creative writing or ethical sourcing.

Critical Analysis

The poster child for 'move fast and break things'. It offers a sleek search experience built on a parasitic relationship with publishers. It's a plagiarism machine that launders copyrighted data into concise summaries.

Who is this for?

  • Researchers
  • Analysts
  • Journalists

Tech Specs

ModelsGPT-4o, Claude 3
FeatureDeep Research
PlatformWeb/Mobile

What We Like

  • Real-time web access
  • Multiple LLMs
  • Deep Research mode

Room for Improvement

  • Content scraping issues
  • Plagiarism concerns
  • Limited creativity

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Perplexity AI
$20/mo • 4.7/5
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