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The A.I. Search Wars

May 17, 2024
Baratunde Thurston and Peter Hamby discuss the A.I. search wars between tech giants and disruptors. They delve into the impact of generative search tools like Perplexity A.I. on traditional search engines. The conversation also covers the competition between Google, Meta, and Open A.I., and the evolution of AI in online content creation and discovery.
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Quick takeaways

  • Perplexity A.I. offers detailed, report-like answers from various sources, outperforming traditional search engines.
  • Google's AI Overview aims to streamline search processes with synthesized results, potentially impacting content creators.

Deep dives

Perplexity AI Search Engine: A New Generation of Search Tools

Perplexity, an AI search engine, is revolutionizing the way people access information online. Founded by former specialists from OpenAI and Meta, Perplexity leverages various language models to provide detailed answers resembling miniature reports. By offering a comprehensive approach to queries and displaying information from multiple sources, including Reddit and Quora, Perplexity outshines traditional search engines by providing cleaner and more informative results that cater to users' needs.

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