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PERPLEXITY PUSHES AI-POWERED SEARCH WITH NEW PRODUCTS

AI DESK■ 1 MIN READ
WED, APR 15, 2026

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Perplexity's Chief Business Officer Dmitry Shevelenko outlined the company's growth strategy and new product initiatives at the HSBC Global Investment Summit in Hong Kong, emphasizing AI-driven improvements to search functionality.

Shevelenko discussed Perplexity Computer, the company's latest product offering designed to enhance search capabilities through advanced AI technology. The initiative reflects Perplexity's focus on leveraging artificial intelligence to improve user experience and differentiate its platform in a competitive search market. The CBO highlighted the company's expansion trajectory while detailing how AI integration strengthens core search functions for customers. Perplexity has positioned itself as an alternative to traditional search engines by incorporating conversational AI and real-time information retrieval. The remarks came during an exclusive interview with Bloomberg's David Ingles and Yvonne Man, signaling the company's commitment to product development amid broader industry shifts toward AI-powered search solutions. Perplexity's strategy aligns with growing demand for intelligent search tools that provide direct answers rather than link-based results.

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