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AI-powered search engine that provides direct answers with cited sources

Perplexity AI is an AI-powered answer engine that combines web search with large language models to deliver direct, cited answers to queries. Unlike traditional search engines that return a list of links, Perplexity synthesizes information from multiple sources and shows citations inline. It offers real-time web access, follow-up question threads, and is used by millions for research, learning, and information retrieval.