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# Perplexity

AI search that synthesizes cited answers, supports follow-ups and organizes work by topic.

- Company / organization: Perplexity AI, Inc.
- Company country / region: United States · Published company address
- Category: Search & research
- Official website: [https://www.perplexity.ai](https://www.perplexity.ai)
- Profile updated: 2026-10-24


## Overview

Perplexity is an AI search and research tool that searches the web and synthesizes information into conversational answers. Citations link directly to original sources for checking, while follow-up questions develop the same session. Projects organize related searches, files and tasks by topic, supporting research that combines verification with an accumulating body of material.

## Capabilities

### Cited, multisource answers

Search and synthesize multiple sources for a question, with direct citation links in the response.

### Follow-ups and Projects

Continue queries in the same session and group searches, Computer tasks, files, instructions and connected tools in Projects.

## Official sources and references

- [Official website](https://www.perplexity.ai)

## Related product news

### Perplexity Computer runs locally

- Original publication date: 2026-10-20

Runs locally on supported Apple silicon Macs with Pro, Max or Enterprise.

[Perplexity](https://www.perplexity.ai/en-GB/hub/blog/perplexity-computer-now-runs-fully-local-on-mac)

### Perplexity open-sources SPACE

- Original publication date: 2026-10-15

Publishes isolation, recovery and network controls for developers to deploy and evaluate.

[Perplexity](https://www.perplexity.ai/en-GB/hub/blog/open-sourcing-space)

## Reading & subscriptions

- [Interactive profile](../../../products/perplexity--b10.html)
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