

EP 265 Aravind Srinivas on Perplexity AI
21 snips Oct 17, 2024
Aravind Srinivas, co-founder and CEO of Perplexity AI, shares insights from his journey in AI after stints at OpenAI, Google, and DeepMind. He discusses how Perplexity AI offers precise answers compared to traditional search engines limited by fear of mistakes. Aravind also dives into the tech behind retrieval-augmented generation and the importance of citations. He touches upon the dynamics of investment, debunks acquisition rumors, and outlines Perplexity’s future role as a personalized assistant, enhancing user experience in the competitive landscape.
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Jim Rutt's Perplexity Usage
- Jim Rutt uses Perplexity daily, replacing a significant portion of his Google searches and some ChatGPT/Claude usage.
- He finds Perplexity especially useful for research-oriented questions and complex queries where Google provides too many irrelevant results.
Google's Fear of Mistakes
- Google avoids definitive answers due to fear of mistakes impacting reputation and stock price.
- Perplexity embraces transparency and accepts potential errors as part of its growth process.
Perplexity's Opinionated Approach
- Unlike other AI engines, Perplexity readily offers opinions based on web searches.
- It presents diverse perspectives from the web, allowing users to form their own conclusions.