Perplexity
Perplexity AI is an AI-powered "answer engine" that combines real-time web search with advanced large language models to provide precise, cited responses to user queries. Unlike traditional search engines that return a list of links, Perplexity synthesizes information into a conversational format with verifiable footnotes.
About Perplexity
Core Offerings & Features
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Search Modes: * Quick Search: For immediate, straightforward answers.
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Pro Search: An advanced mode that uses conversational dialogue to understand complex intent and perform deep research.
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Deep Research: An autonomous reporting tool that analyzes hundreds of sources to deliver detailed insights.
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Perplexity Pages: A tool that transforms research into structured, report-like content or shareable articles.
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Perplexity Pro: A subscription tier that allows users to select specific backend models (such as Claude 3.7 Sonnet, OpenAI o3-mini, or their proprietary Sonar models) and offers internal document search capabilities.
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Comet Browser: A Chromium-based AI browser launched in 2025 that integrates Perplexity’s search and research tools directly into the browsing experience.
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Shopping Hub: An AI-driven shopping platform launched in late 2024 that provides product recommendations and direct purchasing.
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Figure
Figure AI was founded in 2022 by Brett Adcock, who previously founded Archer Aviation and Vettery. The company spent its first several months in "stealth mode" before officially exiting stealth in January 2023. Since then, it has rapidly scaled, reaching a valuation of $39 billion by September 2025 following its Series C funding round.
ElevenLabs
ElevenLabs was officially founded in 2022. The company's legal incorporation dates back to January 3, 2022 (for its UK-based entity, Eleven Labs Ltd.) and April 18, 2022 (for its US-based entity, Eleven Labs Inc.).The startup was co-founded by Piotr Dąbkowski, a former Google machine learning engineer, and Mati Staniszewski, a former Palantir strategist. Long-time friends from high school in Poland, the duo was inspired to start the company by the poor quality of voice dubbing they experienced while watching American films as children.
