Published Jul 24, 2023

Perplexity AI Adds Images and Video, First Major Player to Implement Metas Llama 2

Jaeden Schafer delves into Perplexity AI's cutting-edge integration of image and video search, alongside Meta's Llama 2 model, showcasing transformative shifts in AI capabilities and user interactions.
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  • New Features

    Perplexity AI has introduced a series of impressive new features, including the ability to answer questions using images and videos. This upgrade showcases the speed and agility of Perplexity, as they quickly integrated Meta's Llama 2 AI model into their chatbot just days after its release. emphasizes the significance of this development, noting that it allows users to view images and videos directly within the chatbot interface, enhancing the overall user experience 1.

    You can now view answers for queries related to people, places, and things, with images and videos rendered in addition to the existing rich formatted text.

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    This feature eliminates the need to switch platforms, making information retrieval more seamless and efficient 2.

       

    Image Generation

    The image generation capabilities of Perplexity AI are another highlight, providing users with AI-generated images in response to their queries. tested this feature by asking for images of turtle eggs, receiving a mix of realistic and unrealistic results. This capability, combined with video search, positions Perplexity as a versatile tool for various types of information retrieval 3.

    It feels a lot more like Bard or kind of a Google search vibe than ChatGPT, but all in all, a pretty cool tool.

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    The integration of these multimedia elements enhances the chatbot's functionality, making it more interactive and user-friendly 2.

       

    User Personalization

    Perplexity AI is also focusing on user personalization, with plans to introduce features like AI profile creation. mentions that these future visions are already being explored in Perplexity Labs, a digital sandbox for testing new concepts. This move towards personalization aims to enhance user interactions and make the AI more tailored to individual needs 3.

    We're excited to announce Perplexity Labs as a playground for future experiments.

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    By continuously innovating and adding new features, Perplexity AI is positioning itself as a leader in the AI chatbot space 2.

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