Perplexity AI
Web search with verified and cited sources
What it is
AI-powered search engine that answers in natural language while always citing original sources — eliminates hallucination issues because every claim is traceable. Perfect for quick research on recent news, academic papers, and verifiable facts. Pro version accesses GPT-5.5 and Claude for more elaborate responses.
How to use it, step by step
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Go to perplexity.ai: you can use it right away without an account for basic searches.
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Type your question in plain language, like you'd ask an expert.
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Read the answer and click the citation numbers to open the original sources and verify.
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Use 'Focus' to narrow the search (Academic, YouTube, Reddit, etc.).
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Ask follow-up questions in the same conversation: it keeps context.
💡Practical tips
- →Always check the cited sources: traceability is Perplexity's whole advantage.
- →For serious research use 'Pro Search', which does multiple passes and digs deeper.
- →Great for recent news, where traditional chatbots are stuck at their training cutoff.
💰Pricing
Free for basic searches. Pro at about $20/month for unlimited Pro Search and access to top models.
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