Perplexity AI - The Unseen Force Transforming Academia

In this video, I delve into the world of Perplexity AI, showcasing how this powerful tool can revolutionize academic research. If you've ever wondered, "what is Perplexity AI," or how it can enhance your studies, this tutorial is for you. Perplexity AI stands out in the realm of artificial intelligence by offering detailed and accurate research insights that can save you countless hours.

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I start by explaining "how to use Perplexity AI" effectively. It's not just about getting quick answers but about diving deep into your research field. With Perplexity AI, you can access a comprehensive overview of any academic topic, allowing you to explore sub-themes and related areas you might not have considered. This is particularly useful when starting a new research project, as it helps you identify key themes and current advancements quickly.

One of the most exciting aspects of Perplexity AI is its ability to provide sources for all the information it gathers. Unlike some AI tools that give you answers without context, Perplexity AI ensures that you can trace back the information to credible sources. This feature is crucial for academic integrity and for further reading and understanding.

I also touch on the differences between "Perplexity AI vs ChatGPT." While ChatGPT is excellent for conversational responses and generating text, Perplexity AI is tailored for in-depth research, offering more structured and source-backed information. This makes Perplexity AI a better fit for academic purposes where precision and credibility are paramount.

Throughout the video, I provide practical examples and scenarios on "how to use Perplexity AI." Whether you're dealing with imposter syndrome or just trying to get a handle on a new research field, this tool can make your life significantly easier. I even show how to use the Pro version of Perplexity AI, which offers enhanced features and deeper insights.

The tutorial includes a comparison of how Perplexity AI and traditional research methods differ, emphasizing the efficiency and accuracy that Perplexity AI brings to the table. By the end of the video, you'll have a clear understanding of how to leverage this AI for your academic success and how it can be a game-changer in your research journey.

So, if you're curious about artificial intelligence and want to know "what is Perplexity AI," this video will guide you through its features and benefits. By following this tutorial, you'll learn how to maximize its potential and take your academic research to the next level.

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▼ ▽ TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Getting Started
01:00 Pro Search
01:19 Sources
02:19 Understanding Sub-Themes
04:03 Academic Mode
05:12 Related Search
06:16 Inserting PDF's
07:06 Reading Research Papers
07:54 The Approach
08:09 Wrap Up

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[jverart]

Perplexity is so awesome. Im using it to explore hypothesis and dig into different research topics, it's so useful and just great to use :)
Thanks again for another awesome video!

[lucialaluce]

Good timing! I was looking for a paper to prove a point and scite and google scholar came up with zero.

[dianes]

Perplexity is a nice tool. It finds real documents, and generally limits its answers to those sources. This means there is much less room for hallucination.

Its built on other LLMs, so it can go off on a tangent with its own knowledge. when it does do, its less reliable. Be aware. Look to see if it goes beyond its listed sources.

It will fill in some details - from the listed sources - with its own knowledge. this is ok if they are just minor details. For example, it uses a standard easy to read style, regardless of the style of its sources.

I find that it relieves me of tedious research, and cuts thru links that go on forever.

You might say that Perplexity is the first true "knowledge engine, " rather than a "weight / parameter based engine." For most LLMs, we dont have a way to verify that wts are correct, other than crude back prop and gradient descent - which is very crude but all we have - short of Perplexity.

One day all parameters in LLms will shift to real knowledge bits - Perhaps rules or semantic nodes by the millions or billions. They can be checked for accuracy, one at a time.

So Perplexity is a precursor to the day when LLMs will contain real knowledge. Its main functions:

o it finds documents
o It puts them in a standard format summary - that you can check against the found docs. Easily.
o It does not put the main points in subordinate clauses - or imitate the crappy writing habits of some authors.
o its an intelligence multiplier for humans.
o We can focus on what we are good at. Einstein: "imagination is greater than knowledge." Use our vision, dont plod thru shit work.

However
Dont think that AI will get smarter and smarter. There is speed limit to AI, its like c, the speed of light. Call it a. Its caused by a math wall and other factors. When you accelerate close to c, energy requirements go to infinity. Same with a. Energy needs become monstrous and impossible.

Would it take all the energy in the solar system to achieve and IQ of 1 million? lacking the imagination of Einstein, would it still be below humans?

[username]

when you say keep saying delve into, I got more feeling that your video content is also made by one of the ai tools you used often :D

[ValSchnitzel]

Perplexity was amazing a year ago, it's been seriously under performing for a while though, many times not following even the clearest of instructions. I wish they'd fix it already.

[drfranke]

Andy, a nice sense of humor. Is perplexity paying you to make these videos?

[nad]

If you pay for perplexity you get more pro searches and can change the AI Model.

[eladrefoua]

I think you can ask it to provide the output without bullet points 🙂

[dadsonworldwide]

Awesome tool! Very nice, even though its prime for ocums razor scientific standard reduction of big bang computed/space between .
Any day etymology will simulate convergences its just a Matter of compute lol

[Viji_balan]

Hi Andy! Is there a trustworthy website or platform for attending upcoming workshops and conferences?

[tamagnopesqueira]

Perplexity is simply the best AI tool out there.Absolutely amazing what the team has done

[ocnplt]

Getting data only from sources like semantic scholar is a big downside, as it can't access scopus or sciencedirect.

[tar-yyub]

I find perplexity is far.more useful than chatgpt but i actually find the academic mode unusable, when i run it on literature that i know in depth it usually fails to find top references and pver half are completely different fields!

[tsmvjup]

I have been using claude sonnet to do the same. And it is freakingly good. I want to compare it to perplexity. Hopefully, I will get the courage to let go another 20 dollars.

[hssnov]

Just avoid telling your old school supervisor, otherwise he will ask you to go to the library and search by printed journal issues 😂.

Doesn't matter his field even if he works in latest technology he will resist and we will have Martin Luther situation or even John Wycliffe 🔥 and you will get excommunicated 😉 😂

[llbodlearning]

Connected Papers are brilliant. But only two graph per month. Is there any alternatives?

[doctornebula]

Just ask it to rewrite your answer without bullet points. Easy.

[MetodiMetodiev-qv]

I feel like Perplexity, just like the models it uses, is pretty good at giving general information, but isn't great with details (I know models can make things up, but still…). Undergrads and grad students might find it handy for a quick overview of a subject, but it's not very helpful for brainstorming advanced (biomedical) science, yet. Or it’s just my ignorance…

[grehuy]

Can you explain how AI can help to "OUTDATE" publications?
We suffer in many fields from thousands of papers which are not valid any more because science has proven them to be wrong. How do we ever get rid of such papers. (Example: corrupt HIV and Climate Hoax claims)

[joseluisgonzalezgeraldo]

Delve again! GePeTo, get out of that body!