Google has introduced a new “AI Mode” experimental feature in Search designed to handle complex, multi-part questions and follow-ups. As reported by Aisha Malik for TechCrunch, the feature enables users to explore topics in depth directly within Google Search, competing with services like Perplexity AI and ChatGPT Search. The new feature is initially available to …
Phind has launched a major update to its AI-powered search platform, introducing rich visual content and enhanced information gathering capabilities. The company announced the changes on its official blog following six months of development based on insights from over 130 million searches. The new version integrates images, diagrams, and interactive widgets directly into search results, …
Perplexity has introduced Deep Research, a new AI-powered research tool that performs comprehensive analysis at a fraction of the cost of existing enterprise solutions. The system conducts multiple searches across numerous sources to generate detailed reports in approximately 2-4 minutes, a task that would typically take human experts several hours. According to Perplexity, the tool …
Cerebras Systems and Perplexity AI have partnered to create a new AI-powered search system called Sonar that processes 1,200 tokens per second. As reported by Michael Nuñez for VentureBeat, the system runs on Cerebras’s specialized AI chips and is built on Meta’s Llama 3.3 70B foundation model. According to Perplexity’s internal testing, Sonar achieves factuality …
Google has begun internal testing of a new AI Mode for its search engine that aims to provide more comprehensive answers to complex queries. As reported by Abner Li for 9to5Google, the feature uses Gemini 2.0 to handle exploratory questions and follow-up queries that traditional search results don’t address well. The new interface appears alongside …
Perplexity has introduced Sonar, an API service that enables developers to integrate AI-powered search capabilities into their applications. According to Maxwell Zeff’s article on the launch, the service offers two distinct pricing tiers: Sonar and Sonar Pro. The base version provides faster, more affordable searches, while Pro delivers more detailed answers for complex queries with …
AI-powered search engine Perplexity has acquired Read.cv, a professional social media platform that competed with LinkedIn. According to TechCrunch reporter Kyle Wiggers, Read.cv will cease operations, with users having until May 16 to export their data. The Berkeley-based platform, founded in 2021, offered tools for sharing resumes, professional networking, and job listings. Read.cv’s team will …
This Reddit post begins with the user KnightTrain expressing frustration after watching “John Wick 4” and searching for information about a potential “John Wick 5.” The comments show a broad frustration with the current state of internet search engines, particularly Google, which many users feel has devolved into a platform filled with AI-generated content, ads, …
The 38th Chaos Communication Congress (38C3) in Hamburg, Germany, was the latest installment of the annual four-day conference on technology, society and utopia organised by the Chaos Computer Club (CCC) and volunteers. From the long list of talks, I chose six I found especially relevant for readers of Smart Content Report and myself. I used …
Google’s search engine, once praised for its simplicity, has become cluttered with advertisements, AI-generated content, and optimized results that diminish user experience and trust. An analysis by strategist and developer Chuck W. Nelson points out how Google has evolved from its clean, straightforward interface of the 2000s to today’s complex layout where genuine search results …