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Here's what I've learned after 6 months of daily use: Perplexity isn't just another AI chatbot. It's a search-first AI that does what Google should have built years ago.
Founded in 2022 by former Google AI researchers (ironic, right?), Perplexity has already hit 10 million weekly users and a $3 billion valuation. But numbers don't tell the real story.
Google's dirty secret: They make $282 billion/year from keeping you clicking. Why would they want to give you answers faster?
"Compare Notion vs Obsidian vs Capacities for a second brain system, considering mobile apps, pricing, and plugin ecosystems"
Deep Search represents Perplexity's most advanced research capability, performing dozens of searches and reading hundreds of sources to deliver comprehensive reports. These use cases demonstrate high engagement across academic and professional communities.