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Perplexity pivots to personal finance tools
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- →This pivot signifies a strategic shift for AI practitioners towards integrating AI in personal finance applications.
Perplexity has integrated its AI agent with Plaid, allowing users to connect their bank accounts and create personalized financial tools. This shift has resulted in a significant revenue increase, with annual recurring revenue surpassing $450 million.
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