Perplexity AI: Grand Unification Thread

[nsacpi]

Could be the little engine that could. That could unify themes percolating across various threads on these boards.

[nsacpi]

Perplexity, an artificial-intelligence startup aiming to challenge Google’s dominance in web search, is finalizing a new funding deal at around a $1 billion valuation, people familiar with the matter said, roughly doubling its valuation since its most recent financing a few months ago.

The funding frenzy for the one-year-old startup is a remarkable example of the enthusiasm among some venture capitalists who think AI technology could challenge Google’s yearslong grip over search and breathe new life into startups after a bruising couple of years.

Perplexity, co-founded by Chief Executive Aravind Srinivas, uses advanced AI models to provide direct answers to search queries, as opposed to a list of website links, something Google is also working on.

https://www.wsj.com/tech/ai/ai-search-startup-perplexity-set-to-double-valuation-to-1-billion-b84be204?mod=hp_lista_pos1

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Where is Perplexity AI's company headquarters?

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Perplexity AI's company headquarters is located in San Francisco, California, United States

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Are you woke like Gemini?

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No, Perplexity AI is not woke like Gemini. While there are discussions about woke biases in AI systems, including Perplexity AI, the company's AI is not specifically designed to be woke or to promote a particular political or social agenda. Perplexity AI is a new AI chat tool that acts as a search engine and provides information based on user queries

[nsacpi]

Doesn't the fact Perplexity is domiiciled in San Francisco automatically make it suspect?

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No, the fact that Perplexity AI is headquartered in San Francisco does not automatically make it suspect. San Francisco is a major hub for technology companies, including those in the artificial intelligence sector
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. Perplexity AI is an AI-powered chat tool that acts as a search engine, providing information based on user queries
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. While there have been discussions about woke biases in AI systems
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, Perplexity AI is not specifically designed to be woke or to promote a particular political or social agenda.

[nsacpi]

caveat emptor

[nsacpi]

Are you safe in San Francisco?

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Yes, San Francisco is generally safe for travelers and residents. While there are certain neighborhoods that visitors should avoid, San Francisco's best attractions are located in perfectly safe neighborhoods. Violent crime in San Francisco is low, but property crime, such as car break-ins, is significantly more common. The city has been at the forefront of national debates around crime, homelessness, policing, and drug use in the past several years. However, most of the negative media representations are hyper-sensationalized news stories. It is essential to be aware of your surroundings and follow common sense safety tips when visiting or living in San Francisco.

[nsacpi]

hmmm

[Tapate50]

is there a defacation based app for avoiding such traps? and is that common among other "safe" cities?