Perplexity, the AI startup supported by Amazon chief Jeff Bezos and tech giant Nvidia, has launched a new Assistant exclusively for Android users. This innovative technology is set to compete head-to-head with industry leaders like Apple Siri, Amazon Alexa, and even ChatGPT OpenAI in the rapidly evolving AI market.

Perplexity Assistant: What It Offers

Perplexity Assistant is available in 15 languages on the Play Store and has several useful features. With basic voice commands, users may even hail vehicles (request a personal driver to take them to a specific destination), make bookings for dinner, and set reminders.

Although the tool is only available on Android devices at the moment, Perplexity has indicated that it would like to extend its services to iOS, subject to Apple’s consent. “We’d love to make it available on iOS, and if Apple gives us the right permissions, we’ll make it happen,"

With the release of Assistant, the fierce rivalry in the AI-powered assistant market will intensify further. With the recent launch of its Tasks feature for ChatGPT Team and Pro users, OpenAI is working to extend its AI capabilities beyond conventional interactions.

Here’s a look at what other companies are doing for their AI battle:

– Apple has teamed up with OpenAI to improve the usefulness of its assistant, Siri, and has incorporated cutting-edge Apple Intelligence elements into it.

– The CEO of Amazon, Andy Jassy, has hinted that a major update to Alexa is imminent.

Furthermore, to appeal to a global audience, Perplexity Assistant will differentiate itself through its multilingual support. With this capability, the company will further emphasise its goal of making cutting-edge AI technology widely available and easy to use.

Perplexity is positioned as a useful tool for daily life due to its capacity to manage practical tasks like ride-hailing and restaurant reservations. Supported by well-known investors like Jeff Bezos and Nvidia, the business seeks to establish a distinct market niche for AI assistants by bridging the gap between sophisticated AI and smooth usage.