Perplexity now displays factual queries such as weather and time at a place, currency conversion, and answers to simple math queries directly through cards in their search results. This move is aimed at preventing users from needing to use other search engines like Google for these types of queries.
Perplexity has partnered with Tako to enhance knowledge search and visualization for users. This collaboration aims to integrate Tako's advanced knowledge search and visualization capabilities into Perplexity's answer engine, allowing users to access authoritative knowledge cards and perform research not possible anywhere else2. The partnership enables Perplexity users to search, juxtapose, and share complex data comparisons easily and reliably, sourced from authoritative data providers. This integration sets new standards in AI technology, boosting engagement and revolutionizing search experiences.
Perplexity has added a visual aspect to the display of basic query results like weather and currency conversions by introducing cards. These cards present the information in a visually appealing and easily accessible manner, making the results more prominent and quick for users. This approach aims to prevent Perplexity users from turning to other search engines like Google for such information. Unlike previous methods where Perplexity fetched data from the web and displayed it descriptively, the new card-based design allows the platform to display direct results without the need to fetch them from external sources.