
Perplexity AI, an innovative AI-driven search engine startup, is providing free access to its premium subscription service, Perplexity Pro, for all students, faculty, and staff at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras. This initiative is part of the company’s broader strategy to expand its presence across Indian educational institutions.
Aravind Srinivas, Co-Founder and CEO of Perplexity AI and an alumnus of IIT Madras, shared the news on his social media accounts, stating, “We’ve given free Perplexity Pro to all students, faculty, and staff of IIT Madras, where I did my undergrad. Super excited to start there as we begin our expansion to Indian campuses.”
Perplexity Pro is designed to enhance the search experience by offering advanced features and capabilities, including real-time, web-connected search with citations, providing users with accurate and up-to-date information. Students, faculty, and staff of IIT Madras can sign up for Perplexity Pro using their official IIT Madras email IDs to access the free subscription.
Sonar by Perplexity
In addition to this educational initiative, It has recently launched an API service called Sonar, enabling developers and enterprises to integrate the company’s generative AI search capabilities into their own applications. Sonar is available in two tiers:
- Sonar: A lightweight model offering straightforward answers with citations, optimized for speed and cost.
- Sonar Pro: Built for more complex queries, providing in-depth answers with enhanced citation density and advanced information retrieval from multiple web searches.
The introduction of Sonar aims to make search-grounded large language models more accessible and cost-effective for a wide range of applications.
About Perplexity AI
Perplexity AI is a leading AI-driven search engine startup focused on delivering real-time, accurate information through advanced generative AI technologies. By integrating real-time web search capabilities with AI, Perplexity AI aims to revolutionise the way users access and interact with information online.
For more information, you can visit the official website: https://www.perplexity.ai
