Perplexity
Perplexity is an artificial intelligence search company that combines large language models with real-time information retrieval to deliver direct answers rather than traditional link-based search results. Founded by former researchers/operators from OpenAI, Google, and Meta, Perplexity integrates retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) across multiple foundation models to synthesize accurate, cited responses to complex queries. The platform has rapidly scaled usage, commercial partnerships, and distribution globally, building an AI-native alternative to legacy search infrastructure. The company’s long-term ambition is to redefine information discovery at planetary scale and become the default interface for how humans access, reason with, and consume knowledge.
