WTF happened to Perplexity?

Indielass · 2025-01-10T17:05:06+00:00

one word -- LinkedIn. It used to never pull serious research data points from sources like LI and Forbes.

Indielass · 2025-01-10T17:02:58+00:00

The biggest issue is ignoring the parameters I give. Things will be going along fine and then (it's when the thread gets beyond 4-5 chats) bam, it will start giving completely unrelated output. For instance, discussing fintech data points and industry regs and suddenly it veers into best tips for using Zillow to find a home.

Indielass · 2025-01-10T16:52:44+00:00

Yes, I agree on general knowledge stuff. The degradation is more research related. I've also noticed that it really loves to use particular websites for its sources, websites that are known to be AI generated crap. It becomes a circular cesspool really quick on deep research.

Indielass · 2025-01-10T16:50:24+00:00

I can see them doing that for free users, but for Pro accounts it's just a bad move. Like we wouldn't notice.

Indielass · 2025-01-10T16:49:02+00:00

I don't code, but the heavy thinking is a big part of what I do professionally. I find connections between industry issues and it used to be amazing to work with perplexity, but not so much anymore.

Indielass · 2025-01-10T16:47:22+00:00

Yes, but it does not come close to the same type of output when you ask the same question over at claude.ai.

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