Perplexity, a company that offers an AI search engine, uses a modified version of PageRank to identify trustworthy web pages for its users. ChatGPT Search, which is based on Bing, also has its own crawler that fetches real-time information and presumably includes sites from Bing's search index. However, researchers have discovered ways to manipulate AI search engines, including changing writing styles to make claims more persuasive, adding keywords from the search query, and replacing interpretative content with statistics.
https://www.searchenginejournal.com/chatgpt-search-manipulated-with-hidden-instructions/536390/Srinivas, the CEO of Perplexity AI, a conversational search engine that uses large language models, met with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to discuss the potential for artificial intelligence adoption in India and globally. Srinivas was inspired by Modi's dedication to staying updated on AI and his vision for its future use. The two leaders exchanged messages on X, with Modi praising Srinivas' work at Perplexity AI and wishing him well for his future endeavors.
https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/doing-great-work-pm-after-meeting-perplexity-ai-ceo-aravind-srinivas-7352875#pfrom=home-ndtv_topscrollThis summer, Perplexity launched a publisher program that partnered with 20 publishers, including Time, Der Spiegel, Fortune, Entrepreneur, and The Texas Tribune in July, and another 14 publishers in December. ProRata.ai also signed deals with several major media companies, including the Financial Times, Axel Springer, The Atlantic, and Fortune, to share subscription revenue. Additionally, Microsoft partnered with various media companies such as Axel Springer, Informa, FT, Reuters, Hearst, and USA Today Network for AI-driven projects.
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