Perplexity AI challenges OpenAI and Google with new Deep Research tool
By ForGeeks The company offers expert-level analysis in minutes, outpacing competitors in speed and availability
Startup Perplexity AI, founded by former OpenAI Aravind Srinivas researcher, continues to strengthen its position in artificial intelligence. Backed by giants such as Jeff Bezos and Nvidia, it has unveiled a new tool Deep Research capable of conducting depth analysis of information in record time.
Aravind Srinivas, a former OpenAI Aravind Srinivas, has launched a new tool that can analyze information in record time.
The new product becomes an alternative to expensive solutions such as OpenAI’s research agent, which costs $200 per month. In contrast, Perplexity AI offers a basic version for free, while a subscription for $20 a month gives access to 500 Deep Research queries per day.
An alternative is becoming an alternative to expensive solutions such as OpenAI Research Agent, which costs $200 a month.
What is Deep Research and how does it work?
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Deep Research mimics the human approach to studying complex topics:
- Iteratively seeks information by analyzing multiple sources.
- Reads and organizes data, verifying its validity.
- Makes a report citing original sources.
This tool is applicable in financial, marketing, medical and scientific research. The main advantage of Perplexity AI is speed: reports are generated in less than three minutes, whereas OpenAI can take 5 to 30 minutes.
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Performance: who’s the leader among AI research systems?
In a test «Humanity’s Last Exam» that assesses expert level of AI analysis, Deep Research received 21.1%, higher than its competitors:
- Gemini Thinking – 6.2%
- GPT-4o – 3.3%
OpenAI, however, remains ahead with a score of 26.6%.
Legal Challenges and Perplexity AI
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Despite its successes, Perplexity AI faces legal challenges. Major media companies have already filed claims for unauthorized use of content. In response, the startup has begun entering into partnership agreements with publications such as Time and Fortune as part of a revenue sharing model.
Accessibility and the Future of Development
Deep Research is already available in a web version, with mobile apps for iOS and Android and a Mac version coming soon. With the rapid development of AI research, Perplexity AI’s stake on speed, availability, and cost could make it a serious competitor to OpenAI and Google, especially for users who aren’t willing to pay hundreds of dollars for enterprise AI solutions.
Deep Research’s Perplexity AI is the first of its kind in the world.
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