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What is Perplexity used for?

Perplexity is used for AI-assisted searching, research, summarizing information, answering questions, and helping users understand online content more quickly.

Is Perplexity a search engine or an AI chatbot?

Perplexity combines features of both. It searches online sources like a search engine while using AI to summarize information and answer questions conversationally.

Does Perplexity show sources for its answers?

Yes. Perplexity provides source links with its answers, allowing users to review the original information behind the response.

Can Perplexity summarize webpages and articles?

Yes. Perplexity can summarize online content and help users understand long articles, research materials, and technical information.

Is Perplexity free to use?

Perplexity offers a free version for basic AI search, research, summaries, and follow-up questions. Paid plans are available for users who need higher limits and additional features.

Does Perplexity replace traditional search engines?

Perplexity can reduce the need to browse through many search results for certain tasks, but traditional search engines may still be useful when users need broader results or specific websites.