The AI Daily Brief (Formerly The AI Breakdown): Artificial Intelligence News and Analysis What Perplexity's Raise Says About the State of AI Hype
Apr 25, 2024
The podcast dives into Perplexity's substantial $62.7 million funding round and its rise to unicorn status, shedding light on trends in AI investment. It highlights advancements such as Apple's AI server processor and Coca-Cola's collaboration with Microsoft. Innovative features from OpenAI for enterprise users and the latest in generative AI are also discussed. The evolving landscape of venture capital in AI is examined, alongside new offerings like Amazon's Custom Model Import for AWS and Meta's enhanced smart glasses.
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Perplexity's Funding and AI Trends
- Perplexity's recent fundraising reveals investor enthusiasm for AI, particularly in search.
- It also highlights the debate between proprietary tech and "wrapper" companies.
Perplexity's Search Experience
- Perplexity offers an AI-curated search experience, citing sources and allowing follow-up questions.
- Users build knowledge bases and can create collections for specific research topics.
Product Focus vs. Model Building
- Perplexity's success, despite not building its own models, suggests a potential shift in focus.
- Product companies with strong product-market fit may gain prominence as models become commoditized.