Trump's Truth Social launches AI search powered by Perplexity

Truth Social, Donald Trump's social media platform, has launched an AI search feature powered by Perplexity, a controversial AI company. The new "Truth Search AI" is currently in beta on the web version of Truth Social, with plans to roll it out to iOS and Android soon. Perplexity, known for accusations of copyright infringement and plagiarism, has partnered with Truth Social, further fueling the turmoil around the company. This partnership is the latest example of big tech companies, such as OpenAI and Apple, aligning themselves with the former president. The addition of the AI search feature allows Truth Social to offer an AI-powered layer to its platform without the expense of building one, as it aims to keep up with its competitors. For Perplexity, the partnership provides exposure to a new user base, which could help further train its AI models. The article highlights the ongoing controversies surrounding Perplexity and the complex relationships between tech companies and the former president, as they navigate the politically charged landscape of social media and AI.