AI Generated
Finding a needle in a haystack is hard, but finding a single factual sentence in a 14-page SEO-stuffed article is a nightmare. Usually, you’re stuck clicking "Next Page" like a digital caveman. But Perplexity AI has officially nuked "scrolling for answers" into the sun.
What makes this special: Think of Perplexity as the lovechild of Google and a very nerdy librarian who actually reads the books. It doesn’t just give you links; it reads the entire internet for you in real-time and writes a sourced, cited summary of the answer. It’s the tool that has search engines sweating because it values your time more than ad revenue.
How to Use It:
Step 1: Grab the Perplexity AI Companion in Chrome Web Store and add it to your browser.
Step 2: Click the Perplexity icon in your toolbar. It’ll ask you if you want to search the "Whole Internet" or just "This Page."
Step 3: If you’re on a massive article, click "This Page" and type "Summarize the main points for a 10-year-old."
Step 4: Boom. It spits out the facts with tiny numbers next to them. Click those numbers to see exactly where it got the info. No hallucinations allowed!
Step 5: And if you’re feeling lazy? Type gpt in your address bar, hit Tab, and ask your question directly. It’s a shortcut to instant genius.
Pro Tip: Use it on YouTube! Open a 20-minute video, hit the Perplexity extension, and ask for a summary. It’ll give you the highlights so you can skip the "Like and Subscribe" intro fluff.
Everything you need to know:
Real-Time Data: Unlike standard ChatGPT, Perplexity uses live web indexing to stay current (literally up to the second).
Source Transparency: Every claim is backed by a clickable link—perfect for winning arguments on the internet.
Comet Browser Integration: They’ve even launched a full "AI Browser" called Comet if you want this experience baked into the UI.
The Cost: Completely free for basic search. The "Pro" version ($20/mo) unlocks beefier models like GPT-4o and Claude 3.5.
💡 Prompts To Try for Brainstorming and Ideas:
Tell it about yourself: “I’m a 30-something-year-old writer who wants to publish engaging content on my blog. I like reading, writing, plants, traveling, and freelancing… What are some topics I could write about?”
Ask for a huge dump of ideas: “Generate a list of 50 headlines that have to do with XYZ.”
Input the key points you want to cover and ask for an outline: “Here are the four main points of my article—generate a detailed outline that expands on them.