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Perplexity AI is facing increased scrutiny from users who question its value proposition compared to established search engines and other AI-powered tools. A recent discussion sparked on Reddit’s r/artificialintelligence community highlights growing concerns about the platform’s performance. Users are reporting issues with the accuracy, timeliness, and scope of information provided by Perplexity AI. Concerns also extend to its capabilities in coding assistance, with some users finding it inadequate. Moreover, the potential for ineffective context engineering is being debated as a possible factor limiting the model’s overall performance. Critics argue that Perplexity AI may be overhyped and ultimately underperforms when compared to alternative solutions in the market, leading some to prefer traditional search engines or other AI platforms for specific tasks. The original discussion can be found at [https://old.reddit.com/r/artificial/comments/1oq4ybp/im_tired_of_people_recommending_perplexity_over/]