EP 311: Perplexity - How to use it & 5 things to know that will change how you work
Jul 10, 2024
Discover how Perplexity can be a game-changer for boosting productivity and managing time effectively. The hosts unveil the powerful features of this AI tool, discussing differences between free and paid versions. Learn about practical use cases that can streamline workflows, from curating content to providing insights on competitors. They also touch on recent AI news and concerns about misinformation, making a compelling case for using Perplexity to enhance your business strategy.
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Perplexity: An Answer Engine
Perplexity is an answer engine, not a large language model.
It retrieves answers with citations, unlike traditional LLMs.
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Save Time with Perplexity
Stop wasting time with traditional internet searches.
Use Perplexity to streamline research and find answers efficiently.
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Expert AI Tool Recommendations
Jordan Wilson has tested over 1,000 AI tools in 3 years.
He highly recommends ChatGPT and Perplexity.
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Wanna know a lil secret? Perplexity's a cheat code for growing your biz. Chances are, though, you've got a few things wrong about this AI powerhouse and you're not using it to the fullest. We dish the real 101 on Perplexity and the 5 things you need to know about it.
Topics Covered in This Episode: 1. Overview of Perplexity 2. Differences Between Free and Paid Perplexity 3. Use Cases of Perplexity 4. View and Edit Sources Using Perplexity 5. Future Implications of Perplexity
Timestamps: 01:20 Daily AI news 06:30 Perplexity overview 08:52 Many hours spent doing work on the open Internet. 13:56 Using perplexity to create custom instructions, responses. 15:16 Save time by curating and publishing content. 19:43 Decent options, limited internet connection, paid plans. 23:57 Live explanation and request for audience input. 25:02 Analyze company's and 3 competitors' insights 30:07 Check sneaker dunk, remove old or irrelevant sources. 32:36 Nike Air Jordans: SWOT analysis 39:08 Limit search to 5 websites at a time. 42:09 GPT-4o update competes with perplexity. 44:11 GPT-4o from OpenAI provides valuable customization options. 48:07 Website blocks scrapers to protect information. 52:16 Fewer clicks on websites, future in AI.
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