The other day, chatting with my friend, the topic of search engines came up. Before I could finish my usual question, he surprised me by declaring, I'm done with Google Search! ' I braced myself for a privacy rant, but instead, he suggested something unexpected: switching my default Firefox search engine to a Perplexity extension. Honestly, it hadn't even crossed my mind. Why would I ever abandon the familiar Google bar?
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Switching search engines isn't just about escaping a monopoly, it's about embracing a smarter and more intuitive way to navigate the web.
Just a heads-upIt's important to remember: While Perplexity excels in usability offers a fantastic user experience compared to Google Search, it's important to remember that most online platforms, including search engines, record user activity. I still believe a A truly anonymous search engine is remains the ideal solution , but for now, Perplexity is lightyears ahead of Google and our own solution is simply not possiblefor some, and that's something I believe in too.
However, another concern emerges: Large Language Models (LLMs) like those used by Perplexity can potentially act as filters, influencing what information you see. This raises questions about censorship and its impact on personal freedom.
Despite these considerations, Perplexity remains a significant leap forward compared to Google Search. Unfortunately, developing our own truly anonymous solution isn't currently feasible.