Perplexity AI and Motorola Team Up: Is This the Future or Just Another Air Ball?

Another One? Seriously?

Alright alright alright. So I hear Perplexity AI is teaming up with Motorola. Seems like everyone wants a piece of the AI pie. They're integrating their search engine into Motorola phones. Motorola? That's interesting. It's like when Horace Grant started wearing those goggles – you knew something was up. But will it be a game changer? Only time will tell. As I always say 'You have to expect things of yourself before you can do them.' But expecting and delivering are two different things right? And let's be real there have been a few tech air balls lately.

Links and Ads vs. Direct Answers: A Real Scorer?

Perplexity CEO Aravind Srinivas says search shouldn't be about endless links and ads but about giving users direct answers. Sounds like someone watched 'The Last Dance' and learned a thing or two about efficiency! He calls your phone an 'answer machine personal assistant and a research agent.' Bold words. But remember what I said 'Talent wins games but teamwork and intelligence win championships.' This has to work seamlessly to actually be worth something. I mean you can have all the talent in the world but if you can't execute you're just another name on the roster.

Apple's Got ChatGPT Motorola's Got Perplexity: Who's Winning?

So Apple's got their deal with OpenAI and now Motorola's jumping in with Perplexity. Seems like the tech world is playing a high stakes game of one on one. But this isn't about revenue apparently. It's about Perplexity getting more users. They're giving Motorola users three months of Perplexity Pro for free. Smart move? Maybe. But remember 'Everybody has talent but ability takes hard work.' If this AI doesn't deliver those three months will feel like an eternity.

From AI Pins to Screenless Phones: The Gamble

We've seen AI specific devices flop. Humane's AI Pin and the Rabbit r1… ouch. Investors are hoping this smartphone AI partnership is the real deal. And get this Sam Altman and Jony Ive are supposedly working on a 'screenless phone.' A screenless phone? That's like trying to play basketball without a ball. I mean come on! Nicole Hagen from Motorola says we're at the 'edge of a major shift.' Let's hope it's a shift towards something good not another overhyped disaster. I always say 'You miss 100% of the shots you don't take.' But sometimes you gotta be smart about which shots you're taking.

Ubiquitous Usage: Can AI Break into the Weekend Market?

Perplexity wants to be deeply ingrained in smartphones so people use AI for everything. Even on weekends! Apparently nobody uses AI on the weekends. That's a problem according to Srinivas. So they think making it native to a phone will change that. Well good luck with that. Trying to change habits is like trying to guard me in my prime – tough! As I've always said 'Just play. Have fun. Enjoy the game.' If people aren't having fun with AI they're not going to use it no matter how ingrained it is.

Google vs. Perplexity: The Ultimate Showdown?

Perplexity is going up against the giants like Google and Microsoft. They started 2024 with a $500 million valuation and ended it around $9 billion. Not bad. But they've also faced some plagiarism accusations. You know what I say about that: 'Be true to the game because the game will be true to you. If you try to shortcut the game then the game will shortcut you.' Plus they're looking to raise even more money. Well all I can say is they better be ready to bring their A game. Because in this league you either rise to the occasion or get dunked on.