Perplexity’s election information hub, launched last week, became a go-to destination for users

Two AI startups, Elon Musk’s xAI and Jeff Bezoz-backed Perplexity, tested their chatbots during the high-stakes presidential election and here is what happened.

While Musk’s Grok failed quickly, providing incorrect race outcomes, Perplexity’s ‘election information hub’ offered real-time insights with maps and data from trusted sources.

Other AI platforms, including OpenAI’s ChatGPT, avoided election questions due to reliability concerns. Meanwhile, Perplexity provided detailed election data and insights, earning praise for its accuracy.

Perplexity’s election information hub, launched last week, became a go-to destination for users despite competition from media outlets. It also had occasional bugs but mostly provided accurate answers, making it a standout amidst a cautious industry.