One PixProof is too few to judge a company — this record fills in as more of its claims get checked. Last PixProof Sep 22, 2026.
Quick facts
- What is Perplexity AI?
- Perplexity AI, Inc., or simply Perplexity, is an American privately held software company offering a web search engine that processes user queries and synthesizes responses.
- Where is Perplexity AI from?
- United States. Headquartered in San Francisco.
- When was Perplexity AI founded?
- In 2022, by Aravind Srinivas, Denis Yarats and Andrew Konwinski.
- How many people work at Perplexity AI?
- About 52 (as of 2024).
▸ ABOUT PERPLEXITY AI
Perplexity AI, Inc., or simply Perplexity, is an American privately held software company offering a web search engine that processes user queries and synthesizes responses. Perplexity products use large language models and include web search capabilities which provide responses based on current Internet content, citing sources used. A free public version is available, while a paid Pro subscription offers access to more advanced language models and additional features.
▸ TRACK RECORD
Perplexity AI's history and the 1 marketing claim we've checked, in date order — so you can see what they promised when, and how it held up.
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