Tired of ChatGPT? 5 incredible uses of Perplexity AI that trumps Google Search

All those who are looking for a search engine that is fast and offers accurate information, look no further, Perplexity AI is something you should try.

Perplexity AI can be a great tool for all your searches as it cites sources from where it pulled the answers. (Express Image)

Perplexity AI, which came within a year of ChatGPT’s launch, is one of the most used AI tools. It is essentially an AI-powered research and conversational search engine that stands out in the sea of AI-powered search engines as it generates answers using sources from the web. It also cites URLs within its text response.

Perplexity is trending now for multiple reasons. First, the launch of Perplexity Finance, which offers real-time stock prices. Second, The New York Times sent the AI startup a cease and desist notice demanding it to stop using its content. While the company said that it is not using NYT content to train its AI, it admitted that it indexes web pages to surface “factual content as citations” to answer questions.

Regardless, Perplexity can be quite a useful tool for anyone who wishes to make the most of the Internet. Here are some ways that prove Perplexity can be your next favourite search engine.

Track stock prices in an interactive way: Perplexity can be the ideal tool for anyone who wishes to keep track of their stocks. One can track stocks simply by entering any stock ticker or typing “(name of company) stock” to generate an interactive chart. For example, if you write “HDFC stock,” the search engine will display a real-time chart with the bank’s stock performance, allowing users to monitor trends and analyse market movements in one go.

Compare prices: Perplexity makes shopping easy. Users simply need to ask, “Where can I find the best price for (name of item)” to instantly compare prices across different retailers. When asking for a specific product like the iPhone 16, the search engine will show various price options helping the user to find the best deal efficiently.

Keep track of the latest happenings: Perplexity AI lets you stay updated on current events with instant recaps. You can get summaries of key happenings like updates on the election or other major events such as the India-Canada diplomatic fallout, to stay informed. For example, type “Track India-Canada row,” and it will give you the latest development, followed by responses by both nations, diplomatic tensions, historical context, and how the world reacted.

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Property research: In case you want to know details about a particular building, its sale history, or recent market activity by finding out who the owner is, you can turn to Perplexity AI. Users will likely get details such as when it was last sold, or how many houses were sold in a specific market within a specific period.

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Reasoning: With the Perplexity AI Pro version, users can solve complex problems by integrating advanced reasoning capabilities with internet resources. This search engine offers enhanced problem solving to gain deeper insights.

Create timelines: The search engine allows you to track changes over time, such as the pricing of a product. This will allow you to monitor and analyse how specific details have emerged over time. For example, type “track the change in price of iPhone 13 in India”.

In the last two years, OpenAI’s ChatGPT has become a household name. More and more people around the world are using the AI chatbot for a wide range of use cases. Following ChatGPT’s runaway success, numerous AI tools and chatbots made it to the virtual realm. However, not all these were close to ChatGPT when it came to efficiency.