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How Perplexity builds product
Lenny's Newsletter
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1y ago
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Lenny’s Newsletter features an in-depth look at Perplexity’s product development approach, led by co-founder Johnny Ho. The company uses AI for decision-making, small teams, and minimal management to enhance efficiency. They prioritize technical product managers and engineers with product taste, focusing on flexibility and initiative in hiring. Their decentralized, data-driven planning and task management foster fast-paced iteration and innovation. Click on the source to read the whole article
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AI startup Perplexity adds shopping features as search competition tightens
Economic Times
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8m ago
Medial
AI search startup Perplexity has launched a shopping hub in an effort to challenge Google's dominance in the search engine space. The platform will provide users with product cards containing relevant items in response to shopping-related queries. The feature is powered by integrations with platforms like Shopify, offering access to product information from businesses globally. Perplexity is also introducing a visual search tool called "Snap to Shop" and a "Merchant Program" that allows retailers to share product information. The startup is raising new investment, valuing it at $9 billion.
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Nvidia-backed Perplexity launches AI-powered browser to take on Google Chrome - The Economic Times
Economic Times
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1m ago
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Perplexity AI, backed by Nvidia, has launched Comet, an AI-driven web browser aiming to rival Google Chrome. Comet features an AI assistant for tasks like product comparison and content summarization while prioritizing user privacy by storing data locally. Though facing criticism for content usage, Perplexity aims to challenge existing browsers and explore new revenue streams. The browser integrates a user-friendly interface for tasks and research, available to Perplexity Max subscribers for $200 per month.
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Google could kill Perplexity, but didn't: Aravind on AI startups
Inshorts
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4m ago
Medial
On being asked whether AI startups will be taken over by tech giants, Perplexity CEO Aravind Srinivas said, "Google had two years to kill Perplexity and it hasn't". He added that Google's dependence on advertising revenue obstructs its adoption of full-scale AI-generated responses. In an apparent dig at Google, Aravind said, "If AI gave...direct answers...then...how can you sell Ticketmaster ads?"
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Perplexity AI raises $73.6M in funding round led by Nvidia, Bezos, now valued at $522M
Business Today
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1y ago
Medial
Perplexity AI, a search startup, has raised $73.6 million in a Series B funding round led by Nvidia and Jeff Bezos. The company specializes in advanced search tools that provide instant answers with sources and citations. With this funding, Perplexity AI's valuation has reached $520 million. The startup plans to expand its team, enhance product development, and focus on global expansion efforts. CEO Aravind Srinivas believes Perplexity AI's approach sets it apart from traditional search engines like Google, positioning it as a next-generation search tool.
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Is coding becoming optional in a high-tech world?
Inshorts
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3m ago
Medial
India is seeing a surge in low-code and no-code platforms. Businesses now automate workflows without full-stack devs. This democratises tech access, letting more teams innovate fast. It won't replace coders, but it changes who builds and how fast things scale across industries and functions.
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Perplexity AI looks to expand in India, seeks new talent for strategic growth
Economic Times
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7m ago
Medial
Perplexity AI, founded by Aravind Srinivas, is expanding its presence in India by seeking talent to engage with strategic partners. The AI startup, competing against Google's search product, recently raised $500 million, boosting its valuation to $9 billion. Srinivas, an IIT Madras and UC Berkeley graduate, previously worked at OpenAI before launching Perplexity AI in 2022. The company is navigating challenges such as the debate over Indian immigrants and H-1B visas under potential US policy changes.
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Is your content helping or halting conversion?
Inshorts
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3m ago
Medial
Indian users are now discovering, considering, and buying all inside social apps. Product tags, influencer links, and integrated checkouts collapse the funnel. If your social presence isn't shoppable, it's incomplete. Content is no longer just for views, it's for cart builds. Clicks must lead to checkouts.
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Why OpenAI's SearchGPT won't kill Google Search anytime soon
Economic Times
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1y ago
Medial
OpenAI's new search tool, SearchGPT, had been seen as a potential challenger to Google's dominance in the search space. However, concerns about its accuracy were raised by AI researchers and Perplexity AI's founder, highlighting the need for improvement. Despite its potential, the future of GenAI-based search dethroning Google Chrome remains uncertain. If successful, it could revolutionize how users interact with AI. OpenAI plans to integrate the search features from SearchGPT into ChatGPT. Both OpenAI and Perplexity AI have taken different approaches to monetize search and partnership with publishers and content creators. The challenges lie in providing reliable and accurate information while ensuring easy access for users.
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AI Tool of the Week | Perplexity Labs to make sense of scattered user feedback
Livemint
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1m ago
Medial
Perplexity Labs is an AI-powered tool that assists product managers by automating deep web research for user feedback. It aggregates insights and visualizes trends from scattered user comments, online reviews, and forums. By synthesizing this data, the tool helps quickly identify recurring issues like poor output quality, complex interfaces, or slow performance in user feedback. This enables product teams to act swiftly and effectively, enhancing user experience by delivering tailored recommendations.
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SoftBank to invest in search startup Perplexity AI at $3 bln valuation, Bloomberg reports
Reuters
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1y ago
Medial
SoftBank Group's Vision Fund 2 is reportedly investing between $10 million and $20 million in US search startup Perplexity AI. This investment is part of a larger $250 million funding round that values Perplexity at $3 billion. Perplexity offers search tools that provide users with instant answers to questions, powered by large language models. The deal has not been finalized yet, and neither Perplexity nor SoftBank have commented on the matter.
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