Perplexity

I've hated Google Search for years (it's only gotten worse over time to where I dread even trying to search for something specific) and as soon as AI search tools became public, I tried as many of them as I had time for. Perplexity is so good that I've carved out a permanent place for it on my tab bar, something I haven't done in years. I have to relearn my keyboard shortcuts but it's worth it.

I hope I could give more stars than 5. Absolutely genius app.

It sometimes get things hilariously wrong, but it's OK because it makes it easy to check the sources yourself. Perplexity finally makes searching for specific information on the web a fast experience and replaces all the manual digging around.

I've been always contemplating the new traffic distribution scenarios and rules in the AI era future, now with search engine giants like Google already dominating the landscape. I've wondered if traditional search scenarios can truly be revolutionized by AI technology. After using Perplexity, I'm not convinced it's the final form, but it's a commendable attempt. Most search situations, particularly my own, aren't for a specific descriptive result but rather for expansion and research. In these cases, the dialogue and collaboration with AI to make the search process efficient is crucial. Perplexity has shown me that AI can indeed enhance the search experience by providing a more interactive and dynamic approach. It's not just about finding an answer; it's about engaging with the information and gaining insights that can lead to deeper understanding and innovation. The platform's ability to facilitate this kind of interaction is a significant step forward in the evolution of search technology. However, on the flip side, AI also needs to address the issue of "hallucinations," where it provides incorrect answers due to its limitations in knowledge compared to a computer's database. For us, who don't have access to the vast knowledge base that AI systems do, it's imperative that the information provided is accurate and reliable. Perplexity seems to be making strides in this area, but there's still work to be done to ensure that the AI's responses are grounded in verifiable facts and not just probabilistic outputs. While Perplexity may not have all the answers, it's a promising step towards a more interactive and intelligent search experience. It's a platform that acknowledges the need for AI to not only provide answers but also to engage in a dialogue with users, helping them to explore and discover in a way that traditional search engines cannot.

Disrupted my PKM especially the capturing process and mapping a territory of a topic through its interactive and pedagogical style of search. Its an LLM that comes with provenance (links to citations) and has a fanatastic UI and price point compared to OpenAI. It also integrates with WolphramAlpha has is now my default search engine