It's important to stay in the loop about the latest tech developments that could shake up the legal world. One such game-changer is the rise of generative AI systems like Perplexity AI, which is generating a lot of buzz and perhaps giving Google a run for its money in the search market.
Google is Old
For the past 25 years, Google has been our trusty go-to for search, serving up a list of relevant websites based on our queries. But let's face it, not much has changed since Google's debut in 1998. That's where Perplexity AI comes in – a generative AI system that's got everyone buzzing about being a long-awaited Google competitor!
Enter Perplexity AI
Unlike Google, Perplexity AI doesn't just hand you a list of potentially relevant sites. Instead, it whips up a coherent narrative response to your questions, complete with links to top-notch sources. By using a smart AI model (probably based on OpenAI's GPT-3.5), Perplexity AI can understand and process your questions in everyday language. It then scours the web to gather up-to-date info from various sites, ensuring you get the most relevant answers. Plus, as it generates responses, Perplexity AI includes citations with links to the sources, so you can double-check the facts and dive deeper into the topics. This innovative approach allows Perplexity AI to serve up a single, crystal-clear answer pulled from multiple web sources.
Meanwhile, Google's trying to fend off the competition with its own Gemini project, which is off to a slow start.
System Comparison
To put these systems to the test, Google, Perplexity AI, and Gemini were all asked the same question: "What should law students of today know about the impact of generative AI on the future of the legal profession?"
Google Results
Google throws back a list of websites discussing AI's impact on the legal world, leaving you to sift through the info and connect the dots yourself.
Perplexity AI Results
Perplexity AI, on the other hand, crafts a clear narrative that hits the key points, and links to relevant, high-quality sources for further reading.
Gemini Results
Gemini is attempting to mimic Perplexity AI's approach by combining information from various sources to provide a cohesive answer. However, many people are criticizing Google for launching Gemini prematurely, and it's not difficult to understand why. The answer provided by Gemini seems incomplete, and the system failed to include any links to supporting sources, leaving users with a less-than-satisfactory response.
Conclusion
As the search landscape evolves, it's exciting to see new players shake things up and challenge the status quo. Law students and legal pros alike should keep their eyes peeled for these developments to stay in the know and adapt to our ever-changing tech landscape.
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