2025 Unlock the Power of Perplexity.ai

Are you overwhelmed by the sheer volume of information online—or unsure how to evaluate what you find? Discover how Perplexity, an AI-powered tool, can help you streamline and strengthen your research process. This class will introduce you to a cutting-edge way to ask better questions, find reliable sources, and synthesize complex topics with ease.

Unlike traditional search engines, Perplexity offers direct, conversational answers and cites its sources, allowing users to quickly gauge the credibility of the information presented. In this class, we’ll explore how this tool can complement your existing research methods and help you dig deeper without drowning in tabs or unreliable results.

Through guided examples and real-world research scenarios, you’ll see how Perplexity supports fact-checking, uncovering obscure details, and accelerating your learning curve on any subject. It’s not just about getting answers—it’s about asking smarter questions.

This class is ideal for anyone curious about how AI can be used responsibly and efficiently in academic, professional, or personal research. No technical background is required—just a willingness to experiment with a powerful new tool.

Join us to learn how Perplexity can become your research sidekick—making your work faster, sharper, and more insightful.

We’ll take the Google versus Perplexity challenge too.

 

What You Will Learn:

• What is Perplexity and how does it work?
• Comparing Perplexity to Google, ChatGPT, and traditional archives
• Genealogy-specific use cases
• Case studies–photo identification, consistency checking, image searching, family narratives and more
• Ethical considerations and limitations

Why This Class? This class is more than just a technical walkthrough; it’s an interactive exploration of what’s possible and not (yet) with Perplexity.ai.  Whether you’re a hobbyist or a professional genealogist, you’ll find invaluable resources and expert guidance tailored to making the most of your historical photo collections. Bring your questions and we’ll run some tests.