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Truth Social’s AI search is powered by Perplexity, but the platform can set limits on sources

Truth Social, the social media platform founded by former U.S. President Donald Trump, has integrated an AI-powered search engine called Truth Search AI. This search engine is powered by Perplexity, an AI assistant developed by Anthropic. The search function allows users to ask questions and receive concise, AI-generated responses. However, Truth Social has the ability to set limits on the sources that the AI can draw from, potentially restricting the information available to users. The public beta testing of the search feature on the iOS and Android apps is expected to commence in the near future, following its initial release on the web version of the platform. This integration of an AI-powered search engine highlights Truth Social's efforts to enhance its platform and provide users with a more advanced information-seeking experience. However, the platform's ability to control the sources used by the AI raises concerns about the potential for information curation and potential bias.

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Google is selling a version of Gemini for government agencies

Google has announced plans to sell a custom version of its Gemini AI models, called "Gemini for Government," to government agencies. This AI platform is designed to compete with similar offerings from OpenAI, Anthropic,…

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Truth Social’s New AI Chatbot Is Donald Trump’s Media Diet Incarnate

The article discusses Truth Social's new AI chatbot, Truth Search AI, which has raised concerns about its objectivity and reliability. According to the report, the chatbot seems to heavily rely on the conservative news…

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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,…

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Truth Social’s AI search is powered by Perplexity, but the platform can set limits on sources

Truth Social, the social media platform founded by former U.S. President Donald Trump, has integrated an AI-powered search engine called Truth Search AI. This search engine is powered by Perplexity, an AI assistant…

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T2 · Outlet reportEngadgetAug 21, 2025

Google has announced plans to sell a custom version of its Gemini AI models, called "Gemini for Government," to government agencies. This AI platform is designed to compete with similar offerings from OpenAI, Anthropic, and xAI. The focus…

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T2 · Outlet reportWiredAug 8, 2025

The article discusses Truth Social's new AI chatbot, Truth Search AI, which has raised concerns about its objectivity and reliability. According to the report, the chatbot seems to heavily rely on the conservative news outlet Fox News to…

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T2 · Outlet reportEngadgetAug 7, 2025

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…

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T2 · Outlet reportTechCrunchAug 7, 2025

Truth Social, the social media platform founded by former U.S. President Donald Trump, has integrated an AI-powered search engine called Truth Search AI. This search engine is powered by Perplexity, an AI assistant developed by Anthropic.…

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