Perplexity operates an AI-powered answer engine designed to deliver fast, accurate responses backed by verifiable sources. Founded in 2022, the company's core product is accessible across web, mobile, and enterprise platforms, and answers more than 150 million questions globally each week. The system draws on multiple leading AI models and performs real-time web searches to generate its responses.
The company offers several product tiers. Its main Perplexity Answer Engine serves the general public, while Perplexity Enterprise provides knowledge workers with accurate AI tools backed by enterprise-grade security. Individual users seeking more advanced research capabilities can subscribe to Pro plans. The company's approach is described as mission-driven, placing users, rather than advertisers, at the centre of the experience.
Perplexity's technical work spans AI-powered search, real-time web indexing, and the development of AI-driven interfaces. The company maintains a public profile with over 1.3 million followers on LinkedIn.
