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# [Perplexity: The Answer Engine's Existential Challenge](https://blogs.anmolagrawal.dev/perplexity-the-answer-engines-existential-challenge?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

Perplexity AI is growing fast, but its reliance on search APIs raises questions. Can it evolve into an independent platform or stay a layer over big tech?

Aug 22, 2025 · 5 min read · blogs.anmolagrawal.dev  
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