What is Perplexity?

Perplexity AI

Perplexity is an AI-powered search engine that:

• Provides answers with citations
• Searches the web in real-time
• Shows sources for every claim
• Offers a "Pro" search with deeper analysis

Why Use Perplexity?

• Research - Find information with sources
• Fact-checking - Verify claims with citations
• Learning - Deep dive into topics
• Current events - Real-time information

Access

1. Go to perplexity.ai
2. Start searching (no account needed)
3. Create account for Pro features ($20/mo)

→ Proceed to Lesson 2: Basic Search