The Next Wave - AI and The Future of Technology How Perplexity.ai Is Disrupting The Future Of Search
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Apr 9, 2024 
In this insightful conversation, Aravind Srinivas, CEO of Perplexity AI and former leader at OpenAI and Google DeepMind, dives into how his company is transforming online search. He discusses the shift from traditional link-based results to direct answers using AI, emphasizing the importance of credible citations. Aravind highlights the potential of open source in AI, shares his journey from India to Silicon Valley, and explores the impact of AI on content creators. This podcast unpacks the future of search technology and its social implications.
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Aravind's Journey
- Aravind Srinivas's journey to Perplexity began with inspiration from "Pirates of Silicon Valley".
- Early work at OpenAI and DeepMind fueled his entrepreneurial ambitions.
Early Pivots
- Initial attempts to disrupt search through vision failed, leading to a pivot.
- Focusing on search over databases and social media data garnered investor interest.
Focus on Public Data
- Focusing on public datasets earned attention and credibility, attracting engineers and bigger companies.
- Simplifying the approach to search using LLMs and citations was a key unlock.