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EP 345: Perplexity Explained - 5 Game-Changing Facts for Your Workflow

Aug 27, 2024

Delve into the revolutionary AI tool Perplexity that enhances productivity for knowledge workers. Discover the differences between free and paid versions and how it optimizes workflows. Learn its unique features, like custom instructions and source visibility, transforming the way we gather information. The discussion also includes a dynamic analysis of Nike's Air Jordon line and highlights the importance of being data-driven in a competitive market. Get ready to maximize your efficiency with these game-changing insights!

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ADVICE

Use Perplexity Daily

Use Perplexity daily to save time and increase productivity.
It's a valuable tool for knowledge workers and researchers.

INSIGHT

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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Perplexity is a game-changer for scaling your business. However, you might have some misconceptions about this AI powerhouse that are preventing you from maximizing its potential. We're here to share the essential 101 on Perplexity and highlight five key things you should know about it.

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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:
02:30 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.
50:16 Fewer clicks on websites, future in AI.

Keywords:
Jordan Wilson, Perplexity, paid version, free version, advanced models, GPT-4, OpenAI, Claude 3.5 SONET, AI images, SWOT analysis, Nike, Adidas Yeezy, Under Armour Curry, New Balance Kawhi, athletic shoe brands, fertility clinics, SEO, Chat GPT4, Perplexity features, large language models, research tools, online news scraping, controversy, search engine, Microsoft Copilot, Everyday AI, FBI, Russian bot farm, antitrust issues, Perplexity as answers engine.

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