Perplexity Unveils Search API, Leveraging Core AI Infrastructure

Perplexity Unveils Search API, Leveraging Core AI Infrastructure
Artificial intelligence startup Perplexity has officially launched a new Application Programming Interface (API) that it claims offers developers direct access to the very same underlying infrastructure responsible for powering the company’s widely used public search engine. This strategic move aims to empower developers by providing a robust and familiar foundation for building their own AI-driven applications and services, tapping into Perplexity’s extensive information network. The newly introduced Perplexity Search API is designed to serve as a singular, streamlined interface, enabling developers to effortlessly retrieve information from the company’s massive index, which comprises hundreds of billions of webpages. This was detailed in a comprehensive blog post published by Perplexity on Thursday, September 25. The company emphasizes that this API is not merely a restricted data feed but a gateway to a rich, structured information universe. Designed for AI-First Applications Perplexi…