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For decades, science fiction has tantalized us with the notion of machines smart enough to understand, anticipate, and respond to our needs as if they were human. From futuristic computer consoles in space operas to talking A.I. assistants in dystopian thrillers, these visions have always felt just one half-step from...

AI is already a fast-emerging reality in our daily engagements. From chatbots writing emails for us to AI assistants consolidating deep topics, the world’s relationship with technology is changing. In this terrain, one new entrant is gaining increasing attention — Perplexity AI, frequently referred to as an “answer machine.” Instead...