# Perplexity AI Projects at AI Tinkerers

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Perplexity AI is a conversational answer engine: it uses large language models and real-time web search to deliver direct, summarized answers with verifiable source citations.

This is an AI-powered research tool, not a traditional search engine. Perplexity synthesizes information using advanced LLMs (like GPT-4 Omni or Claude 3) to provide a concise, factual answer, bypassing the usual list of links. Its core value is transparency: every statement includes clickable, real-time source references (SRs), a major differentiator from black-box chatbots. Founded by CEO Aravind Srinivas, the company has secured significant funding, with a 2024 valuation between $2.5 billion and $3 billion, confirming its position as a serious player in the information retrieval space. Users leverage features like Copilot for guided research and specialized Focus modes (Academic, Writing) for targeted results.

- Official technology site: https://www.perplexity.ai
- Public AI Tinkerers demos and talks: 2
- Result page: 1 of 1

## Recent Public Talks and Demos

### [subtl.ai - Private perplexity.ai style engines for everyone!](https://palo-alto.aitinkerers.org/talks/rsvp_xv8At4jMSD4)

- Event context: AI Tinkerers - Palo Alto - August 2024 @ Groq — 2024-08-23 — Palo Alto
- Public talk page: https://palo-alto.aitinkerers.org/talks/rsvp_xv8At4jMSD4

### [pAInless. An AI Doctor that can triage, diagnose, and treat common joint pain](https://chicago.aitinkerers.org/talks/rsvp_1Cva8EVDOyg)

- Event context: AI Tinkerers Chicago June Meetup — 2024-06-18 — Chicago
- Public talk page: https://chicago.aitinkerers.org/talks/rsvp_1Cva8EVDOyg

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