Perplexity

Perplexity AI is an AI‑powered search and answer engine that combines real‑time web search with advanced language models to give direct, concise answers to questions, each backed by verifiable source citations. It’s designed for research, fact‑checking, and deep information discovery, making it easier and faster to get accurate insights than with traditional search engines. Users praise its transparency and citation features, though it’s less suitable for purely creative AI text generationAdditionally, Google has integrated Gemini into various services, including its AI Studio and Vertex AI, making the model accessible for both creative and technical applications. Gemini 1.5 is built on the success of its predecessors, aiming to improve how AI models handle complex interactions, such as multimodal inputs (text, images) and longer documents, making it a strong competitor in the AI space.

Though it still requires advanced knowledge to maximize its capabilities, its architecture, which specializes based on task type, optimizes efficiency and performance. The model is currently being tested in private previews for developers and enterprises, with a particular focus on minimizing latency and resource demands for smoother integration into various systems​(blog.google).