New Delhi, Oct. 18 -- Perplexity - an Indian-founded AI-powered knowledge platform has claimed the top spot on both the Google Play Store and Apple App Store, surpassing global giants like ChatGPT and Gemini.

Perplexity is one of Silicon Valley's hottest startups. The platform's success is rooted in a targeted strategy initiated by founder Aravind Srinivas from Tamil Nadu, India. The AI-powered search engine is often mentioned as a potential disruptor.

Perplexity is an AI-powered search engine assistant that offers a unified AI experience by blending search, chat, and productivity tools. It essentially functions like a combination of a search engine, a chatbot, and a research assistant.

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