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内容总结：

本周AI工具推荐：Perplexity接入WhatsApp实现无缝AI辅助研究
一款名为Perplexity的人工智能工具近日正式接入WhatsApp平台，为专业人士提供即时研究支持，有效解决了多应用切换导致的工作流程中断问题。用户无需离开日常使用的聊天软件，即可快速获取经过信源验证的实时信息。

该工具主要适用于以下场景：

• 即时事实核查：在会议或对话中快速验证观点、统计数据或新闻真实性；
• 实时研究分析：在差旅或无法直接浏览网页时获取带文献来源的完整答案；
• 竞争情报搜集：按需查询竞争对手动态、市场趋势及行业最新进展。

使用方法简便：

1. 在WhatsApp中添加联系人+1 (833) 436-3285；
2. 直接向该账号发送查询内容即可获得AI响应。

值得注意的是，尽管Perplexity提供详尽的信源引用，但其分析结果仍建议用户通过多重渠道进行关键信息核验。该工具目前仅支持英文查询，主要服务于需要快速获取专业信息的商务人士和研究人员。

（本文根据AI&Beyond联合创始人Jaspreet Bindra与Anuj Magazine的技术评测整理，相关信息源自Mint周刊专栏TechTalk的独立测评结果。）

中文翻译：

本周AI工具推荐 | 如何在WhatsApp上使用Perplexity
Perplexity登陆WhatsApp平台，致力于让用户无需离开即时通讯软件即可享受AI驱动的研究服务。

今日介绍的AI技巧正是基于WhatsApp版Perplexity。

这款工具解决什么痛点？
职场人士经常需要随时随地获取快速可靠的信息，但在多个应用平台间频繁切换会打断工作流程。无论是在客户会议中核实某个观点、在差旅间隙调研市场数据，还是需要即时获取可能影响业务的突发新闻分析——他们对即时获取全面信息的需求始终存在。Perplexity通过WhatsApp提供AI研究功能，直接整合到日常使用的通讯应用中，既消除了切换应用的繁琐操作，又能提供附有可靠信源的即时回复。

使用指南：
• 打开手机WhatsApp应用
• 将号码+1 (833) 436-3285保存至通讯录
• 与新增联系人开启对话
• 发送消息即可开始使用

Perplexity on WhatsApp可为您提供：
• 即时事实核查：在会谈或会议中验证观点、统计数据或新闻报道
• 实时研究：在差旅途中等不便浏览网页的场景下，获取带文献来源的完整答案
• 快速竞争情报：按需调研竞争对手、市场趋势或行业动态

使用示例：
• 提问示例1："对比特斯拉、福特和通用汽车最新季度财报，包含它们去年的电动车销量数据及市场份额变化。我需要在三十分钟后的客户会议中使用这些数据。"
• 提问示例2："核实我同事刚才提出的观点：'自2020年以来远程办公使全行业生产率下降15%'。请提供反驳论点及最新研究依据。"

产品亮点：
• 无需切换应用：在最常用的通讯平台内即可使用强大AI研究功能
• 信源整合：所有回复均附带可验证的引用来源链接
• 全天候可用：只要WhatsApp保持连接即可随时使用

重要提示：
虽然Perplexity提供来源可靠的信息，但其输出内容属于基于信息的分析而非最终事实定论。关键信息请务必通过多个信源进行交叉验证。

注：本文节选自《薄荷报》Leslie D'Monte主编的每周科技通讯专栏TechTalk。订阅薄荷报新闻通讯即可直接获取专栏内容。本专栏推荐的工具与分析内容均经内部测试验证实用价值，所有推荐保持完全独立立场，不受工具开发方影响。
Jaspreet Bindra与Anuj Magazine同为AI&Beyond联合创始人，分别担任首席执行官与联合创始人职务。

英文来源：

AI tool of the week | How to use Perplexity on WhatsApp
Perplexity on WhatsApp addresses the challenge of accessing AI-powered research capabilities directly within the messaging app.
The AI hack we unlock today is based on Perplexity on WhatsApp.
What problem does this tool solve?
Professionals often need quick, reliable information while on the go, but switching between multiple apps and platforms disrupts their workflow. Whether verifying a claim during a client meeting, researching market data between appointments, or getting instant analysis of breaking news that could impact their business, the need for immediate access to comprehensive information is constant.
Perplexity on WhatsApp addresses the challenge of accessing AI-powered research capabilities directly within the messaging app you already use daily, eliminating the friction of app-switching and providing instant, well-sourced responses.
How to access:
• Open WhatsApp on your phone
• Save this number to your contacts: +1 (833) 436-3285
• Start a chat with your newly added contact
• Send a message to start
Perplexity on WhatsApp can help you:
• Instant fact-checking: Verify claims, statistics, or news stories during conversations or meetings
• Real-time research: Get comprehensive answers with sources while traveling, or in situations where you can't easily browse
• Quick competitive intelligence: Research competitors, market trends, or industry updates on demand
Examples:
• Prompt 1: "Compare the latest quarterly earnings of Tesla, Ford, and GM. Include their EV sales figures and market share changes from last year. I need this for a client presentation in 30 minutes."
• Prompt 2: "Fact-check this claim my colleague just made: 'Remote work has decreased productivity by 15% across all industries since 2020'. Provide counter-arguments and recent studies."
What makes Perplexity on WhatsApp special?
• No app switching: Access powerful AI research without leaving your most-used messaging platform
• Source integration: Responses include citations and links for verification
• Always available: Works wherever you have WhatsApp connectivity
Important Note:
While Perplexity provides well-sourced information, it offers informed analysis rather than definitive fact-checking. Always verify critical information through multiple sources.
Mint's ‘AI tool of the week’ is excerpted from Leslie D'Monte's weekly TechTalk newsletter. Subscribe to Mint's newsletters to get them directly in your email inbox.
Note: The tools and analysis featured in this section demonstrated clear value based on our internal testing. Our recommendations are entirely independent and not influenced by the tool creators.
Jaspreet Bindra is co-founder and CEO, and Anuj Magazine is co-founder, of AI&Beyond.