Perplexity AI
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User learns GitHub basics, integrates feeds with AI help
A user shared their first experience using GitHub to fork a project and make commits, integrating RSS feeds from various platforms into their Neocities website. They utilized Perplexity AI for assistance during this pro…
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Perplexity AI criticized for ad encouraging student cheating
Perplexity AI is facing criticism for an advertisement promoting its AI browser, Comet, as a tool for students to cheat on assignments. This marketing approach has intensified tensions between AI companies and academic …
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Perplexity AI mandates phone numbers for Pro users, citing security
Perplexity AI has begun requiring users, including Pro subscribers, to provide a phone number to access the service. Users are presented with the choice to either submit their phone number or lose all their data. The co…
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Security researcher exploits Perplexity AI to gain unauthorized access to Claude code
A security researcher claims to have exploited a vulnerability in Perplexity AI, gaining access to what they describe as "unlimited Claude code." The researcher alleges that a single prompt and three shell commands were…
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Perplexity AI hits $500M ARR, prompting Apple CFO mention and Mac Mini discontinuation
Perplexity AI, led by CEO Aravind Srinivas, has achieved significant financial success, surpassing $500 million in annual recurring revenue. The company's AI-powered search engine is gaining traction, even being mention…
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AMA urges legislation against AI-driven health misinformation and fraud
The American Medical Association (AMA) is urging Congress to enact legislation to combat the misuse of AI in healthcare, citing its use in spreading medical misinformation and undermining public trust. Concerns include …
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Perplexity AI's font loading reveals 'agi_assets' in URL
A user on Mastodon reported encountering a Content Security Policy (CSP) error related to Perplexity AI. The error message indicated an unusual path, "_agi_assets", within the Perplexity AI domain, prompting the user to…
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Perplexity details Mac-native 'Personal Computer' platform after Apple shoutout
Perplexity AI is developing a Mac-native platform called 'Personal Computer' following a mention by Apple during its Q2 2026 earnings call. The company is providing further details on its strategy to build this platform…
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Publishers back Amazon against Perplexity's AI spoofing, citing ad revenue concerns
Major publishers, through the Digital Content Next (DCN) organization, have filed an amicus brief supporting Amazon in a legal dispute against Perplexity AI. The brief argues that Perplexity's AI agent activities are sp…
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ChatGPT and Perplexity AI tested as CarPlay voice assistants, Perplexity AI performs better
A ZDNet article tested ChatGPT and Perplexity AI as voice assistants for Apple CarPlay, finding that one model significantly outperformed the other. The comparison focused on their ability to answer questions and provid…
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Meta AI teases Muse Spark API, DeepSeek announces major update, and Moonix gains traction
Meta AI is teasing the upcoming release of its Muse Spark API, generating excitement among developers for its integration into agentic systems. Separately, Perplexity AI is hinting at a new product, the "Perplexity Pers…
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General Motors anticipates $500M tariff refund, exceeding profit expectations
General Motors anticipates a $500 million refund from tariffs following a Supreme Court decision, contributing to first-quarter earnings that surpassed Wall Street expectations. The automotive giant experienced a slight…
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Samsung rolls out One UI 8.5 with new AI features to Galaxy devices
Samsung has begun rolling out its One UI 8.5 update, built on Android 16, to a select group of Galaxy phones and tablets, starting with users in Korea. This update introduces several new AI-powered features, including a…
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Perplexity AI trains Qwen model for optimized search and tool use
Perplexity AI has developed a new model by post-training on top of Qwen, achieving optimal accuracy-cost trade-offs. This model is specifically engineered for enhanced search capabilities and simultaneous tool usage, in…
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Perplexity CEO likens AI models to 'Ferraris for the mind'
Aravind Srinivas, CEO of Perplexity AI, described advanced AI models as "Ferraris for the mind." He suggested that while these powerful tools can accelerate intellectual tasks, their true value is unlocked when paired w…
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OpenAI launches GPT-5 with fast and thinking models, new mini/nano variants
OpenAI has launched GPT-5, a new unified AI system that includes a primary fast model and a more deliberate thinking model, capable of handling up to 400K context length. This release introduces cost-effective variants,…
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Apple explores acquiring AI search startup Perplexity
Apple executives have reportedly held preliminary discussions regarding the potential acquisition of AI startup Perplexity AI. These talks, involving key figures like Adrian Perica and Eddy Cue, are aimed at bolstering …
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Perplexity AI secures $520M Series B funding led by Jeff Bezos
Perplexity AI, a conversational search engine, has secured $520 million in Series B funding. The round was led by Jeff Bezos's venture capital firm, Bezos Expeditions. This significant investment underscores the growing…