Trump has launched the Truth Social AI search engine, seen as a move to challenge Google. Learn how this tool works and what makes it special.
What is the matter About Truth Social AI Search Engine
Truth Social AI, A new digital social media platform operated by former US President Donald Trump’s company “Trump Media and Technology Group (TMTG)“, has now taken a new step forward. The Trump’s digital company has launched an AI-powered new search engine its called “Truth Search AI”. The beta version of this tool is now available on the website. It is believed that its purpose is to give a new option to big search engines like Google.
With whom was the partnership done
To create this new Truth Social AI Search Engine has partnered with San Francisco-based AI startup ‘Perplexity’. Perplexity is an AI tool or system that is called an “answer engine”, that is, it tries people to answer directly when asked a new question, it’s not show links and pages.
Through this partnership, Truth Social wants to give its users a new and faster experience of getting information.
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Where and how is it currently available
At present time, this Truth Social AI Search Engine only works on the web version of Truth Social platform. But the company says that it will soon be included in iOS and Android apps as well. This search engine has been specially designed keeping in mind the users of Truth Social, so that they can easily get information while staying on the platform.
Political context and bias in answers
There are some things in discussion about this new tool. Some media reports found that new digital tool “Truth Search AI” often gives answers from available media sources that are considered conservative, such as popular media platforms like NationAI News, Fox News or Epoch Times.
However, tests conducted by 404media also revealed that this tool is not always one-sided. For example, when asked questions about the US economy or the Trump administration’s tariffs, it has often provided critical information.
What’s special from a technology level
According to a Perplexity spokesperson, Truth Social is using the “Sonar API” for this search tool. This is a developer tool that allows customers to decide which sources to take information from and which not to show. This means that Truth Social can decide which media sources to use and which not to use.
Are there any controversies?
There are some controversies associated with this project. Perplexity has been accused of using content from big media organizations like BBC, Forbes and Dow Jones without permission. However, the company says that it has not violated any rules and this is just a misunderstanding about AI technology.
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What’s next?
The launch of this Truth Social AI Search Engine has come at a time when both the policy and debate about AI have intensified in the US. Trump also talked about promoting AI in his administration. Now it remains to be seen how popular Truth Social AI Search Engine becomes in the coming times and whether it will really be able to compete with platforms like Google or not.
