Tech Brew Ride Home (Bonus) Aravind Srinivas Of Perplexity AI
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Mar 16, 2024 
In this conversation, Aravind Srinivas, CEO of Perplexity AI, shares insights on his company's innovative search engine, which aims to transform how we access information. He discusses the recent partnership with Yelp and how Perplexity prioritizes user experience in search design. Aravind also explores the competition beyond Google, the importance of content publishers, and how evolving AI technology will shape future interactions with search interfaces. Get ready for a fresh perspective on navigating the digital search landscape!
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Research Buddy
- Perplexity aims to be a research buddy for everyday decisions, not just work tasks.
- Aravind Srinivas believes all choices, from coffee to vacations, involve research.
Yelp vs Google Maps
- Aravind Srinivas finds Yelp reviews more trustworthy than Google Maps due to paid reviews on Google.
- He acknowledges Google Maps' superior UI/UX, partially inspired by TikTok.
User is Never Wrong
- Larry Page believed the "user is never wrong."
- This philosophy emerged when Excite's CEO blamed a bad search query, not their engine.