Harnessing Perplexity AI – Real-Time Research Made Simple

Description:

Perplexity AI combines the power of conversational AI with real-time web search, making it an essential tool for fast, accurate, and sourced information retrieval. This session empowers participants to leverage Perplexity for research, content synthesis, and fact-checking across academic, business, and personal contexts. With a hands-on approach, attendees will gain practical skills to tackle information-rich tasks with confidence and clarity.

Duration: 90 min

Course Code: BDT477

Learning Objectives:

By the end of this session, participants will be able to:

1. Understand Perplexity AI’s integration of search and conversational AI
2. Craft effective queries to obtain accurate, sourced responses
3. Use Perplexity for practical tasks like content summarization and fact-checking

• Basic web search skills
• No advanced technical knowledge require

• Professionals needing real-time, credible data for decision-making

• Tech enthusiasts exploring AI-enhanced search tools

Course Outline:

• Introduction to Perplexity AI and Its Research-Centric Design
• How Conversational AI Enhances Real-Time Web Search
• Key Features: Cited Sources, Up-to-Date Information, and Response Clarity
• Practical Examples: Verifying Claims and Summarizing Information Trends
• Hands-On Activity: Conducting Research Using Perplexity
• Live Demonstration and Q&A
• Training Material Provided: Yes (Digital Format)