Episode 18

Intern Zoe Rawheiser Presents PerplexityAI

In this episode, intern Zoe Rawheiser explores Perplexity AI, an innovative AI-powered search engine that transforms research in the humanities by synthesizing real-time internet searches into concise, citation-backed summaries. With tools like academic focus modes, multimodal capabilities, and Pro Search features leveraging advanced models like GPT-4, it enhances accessibility to scholarly resources and streamlines complex research workflows. Despite ethical concerns such as inaccuracies and source transparency, Perplexity’s ongoing improvements make it a valuable tool for interdisciplinary exploration, fostering deeper insights into cultural, historical, and literary studies.