How to use Perplexity AI to streamline your research process with efficient, cited searches and organized collections.
Use Case: Using Perplexity AI for efficient and cited searches to gather information.
Tool: Perplexity AI
Time for Learning: 20-30 minutes to understand basic features and navigation.
Summary
This video provides a comprehensive guide on how to use Perplexity AI for beginners. It covers key features such as focused searches, the Discover tab, and the ability to organize information into collections. Perplexity AI offers a streamlined search experience by summarizing information from multiple sources and providing citations, making it an excellent tool for research. The video also explains how to switch between different AI models for tailored results and how to use the platform to generate various types of content, such as images and videos.
Bear’s take
I now do 70% of my searches using Perplexity AI instead of Google. It’s incredibly helpful for getting information backed with citations and quotes. The ability to focus searches and create collections for organizing research is a game-changer for efficiency. Definitely worth trying if you’re looking to optimize your search workflow. 🌟
What you’ll learn
You’ll learn how to effectively use Perplexity AI to enhance your research and information-gathering process. The video walks you through setting up and navigating the platform, utilizing the focus feature for specific search contexts, and exploring the Discover tab for the latest articles and summaries. You'll also learn how to create and manage collections to organize your research and how to adjust settings to switch between different AI models for customized results. Additionally, the video highlights the advantage of having ad-free search results and provides tips on leveraging Perplexity AI for various types of content generation.
Key steps
Set Up and Navigation: Familiarize yourself with the Perplexity AI interface, including the focus feature and Discover tab.
Conduct Focused Searches: Use the focus feature to tailor searches based on specific contexts like YouTube, Reddit, or academic sources.
Summarize and Cite Information: Utilize Perplexity AI to get summarized information from multiple sources with proper citations.
Create Collections: Organize your research into collections for easy reference and ongoing inquiries.
Adjust AI Models: Switch between different AI models in settings for more complex or specific inquiries.
Utilize Ad-Free Searches: Enjoy ad-free search results and direct access to summarized articles and sources.
Next step
Start using Perplexity AI for your research projects and compare its efficiency with your current search tools.
Experiment with creating collections for different topics to keep your research organized.
Explore additional features such as switching AI models and generating images or videos based on your search queries.