I suspect outputs will get better with user feedback (launched a few months after other companies and probably has a fraction of users rn). Try it if: – your browsing replies on chatgpt aren’t cutting it
– you want accurate source links
– you want it fast Copilot test to come*
@alliekmiller
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AI Search Tools Comparison: Accuracy, Speed and Source Links
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ChatGPT Outperforms Perplexity on Safety Guardrails Test
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Guardrails don’t seem as strong. I tested at least 20 questions in both ChatGPT and Perplexity (across NSFW queries, crimes, eating disorders, etc.). ChatGPT won (not based on rigid criteria, but my preference) the vast majority of the time. Here’s a PG example.
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NER and Related Questions Enhance AI Answer Depth
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Two features that help in answer depth and clarity: NER and related questions. In the answer, the system auto-underlines keywords. You can click them to learn more. After you get an answer, there is a related questions section to learn more about that topic (Google has this).
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Perplexity Dramatically Outpaces GPT-4 in Speed and Response
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The speed is insane. Replies in Perplexity are much faster than GPT-4. Even the source links load extremely fast.
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AI Search Tool with Specialized Source Pools and Browsing
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You not only have the ability to browse the whole internet (like ChatGPT), but you can also specify that you want it to search wiki or Reddit or academic papers. It’s not quite the same as a plug-in, more like a designated search pool.
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Search Engine vs AI Assistant: Key Differences Explained
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It’s a search engine, not an assistant. It cannot answer questions like “who are you” or “who made you” like Alexa or ChatGPT can. It’s not meant to write essays. It is meant for search.
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AI Interface UX Issues: Homepage Overwhelm and Feature Gaps
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Initial UX is overwhelming – too much activity on homepage. Deeper UX is lacking – no copy/paste button and you can’t type your next question while the AI is responding. These are annoying but don’t feel like blockers.
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AI App Gains Credibility with Top Tech Investor Backing
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Perplexity AI Challenges ChatGPT for Internet Browsing
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When it comes to internet browsing, @perplexity_ai is a real challenger to ChatGPT. Here’s my take
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Startup Pivot Strategy and Unit Economics Adjustment
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And Daniel – thanks for sharing the real scoop, I know pivots are always hard and I’m excited to see what you all build. Will update my mental model to be both CAC and COGS