SoftBank companions with Perplexity for AI search trial

SoftBank has introduced a partnership with generative AI search startup Perplexity. According to the partnership, from June 19, 2024, SoftBank will settle for functions from prospects utilizing its ‘SoftBank,’ ‘Y!cell’ and ‘LINEMO’ cell companies (3 manufacturers) to make use of “Perplexity Professional” for a one-year, free-of-charge trial. Perplexity Professional is a paid subscription service (often 2,950 yen per thirty days or 29,500 yen per yr) that gives entry to the premium model of “Perplexity,” the AI reply engine.

Perplexity is a conversational AI reply engine that can be utilized in internet browsers and apps. When prospects pose questions, Perplexity offers extremely correct solutions primarily based on the most recent info accessible on the Web whereas displaying info sources to make sure dependable responses. With the premium model of Perplexity, Perplexity Professional, customers can choose from completely different superior giant language fashions (LLMs) to learn from a extra complete service. With this trial provide, prospects of the three manufacturers will have the ability to get pleasure from Perplexity Professional to their coronary heart’s content material at no cost for one yr. Amongst Japan’s cell operators, the trial provide is unique to prospects of SoftBank’s 3 manufacturers.

For particulars on the one-year free trial to make use of Perplexity Professional, please see right here (in Japanese). Be aware that functions will likely be accepted beginning at 9:00 AM on June nineteenth.

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