Lex Fridman Podcast #434 – Aravind Srinivas: Perplexity CEO on Future of AI, Search & the Internet
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Jun 19, 2024 
Aravind Srinivas, CEO of Perplexity, is on a mission to transform how we seek answers online. He discusses the balance of ads and user experience in search technology, exploring Perplexity's innovative approach to factual accuracy. Delving into machine learning advancements, he shares insights on AI's potential and its role in personal growth. Srinivas also emphasizes the importance of tailoring information for diverse audiences and navigating the complexities of entrepreneurship, all while emphasizing curiosity in the pursuit of knowledge.
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Perplexity's Approach
- Perplexity is an answer engine, providing sourced answers like an academic paper.
- It combines traditional search with LLMs, citing human-created sources to reduce hallucinations.
Perplexity's Origin
- Aravind Srinivas's academic background inspired Perplexity's citation-based approach.
- Early challenges, like an employee needing health insurance, highlighted Google's limitations.
Knowledge Discovery
- Aravind Srinivas views Perplexity as a knowledge discovery engine, not just search.
- The journey begins after the answer, with related questions prompting further exploration.
