HIGH SERIES Jim Ciraolo, 810, Adam Mulholland Memorial HIGH GAME Mark Hutchinson, 300, Wilson’s Tuesday Doubles Desron Weatherspoon, 300, Bowler’s Choice 4 Man BOWL-O-DROME A Chatt Contracting Friday Night: Joe Luchese Jr. 247-259-716, Pete Mamon 255-234-716, Dave Gruarin 255-237-704, Joe Luchese Sr. 237-684, Cameron Shelton 239-666, John Spatorico 269-656 Anthony Luchese 247-654, Paul Montani 266-648, Matt Stone 247. A Chatt Contracting Sunday: Scott Edwards 247-257-726, Rob Klingert 236-659, Mike Chatt 256-657, Kevin Klinger 257-651, Patrick Young 233, Lou Morreale 230. A Chatt Contracting Monday Trio: Steven Conklin 266-693, Norm McKenna 235-647, Chad Snopkowski 639, Rob Leighton 230-645, Mark Hutchinson 279-644, Tracey Travick 173-202, Tracey Renford 181. John Gabriele Seniors Tribute: Jim Snopkowski 233-623, Paul Montani 225-619, Rich Malec 201-562, Paul Wozniak 200-531, Bob Zambito 215-552, Ian Munro 203-543, Bob Gray 188-545, Carl Parker 200. Jack Faiola Memorial Seniors: Rich Dinger 200-248-628, Rich Malec 222, Bob Zambito 201. A Chatt Contracting Friday Night: Lou Morreale 266-671, Dave Gruarin 671, Joe Luchese Jr. 242-650, Matt Stone 269. A Chatt Contracting Sunday: Scott Edwards 260-269-731, Kevin Klinger 267-695, Dave Spacone 234-660, Rob Klinger 252-697, Steve Strack 244, Jason Marsh 233. A Chatt Contracting Monday Trio: Len Gray 298-658, Trevor Klinger 225-236-666, Tyler Miller 223-633, Scott Edwards 228-243-628, Darrell Moyer 233, Nick Vilardo 211, Steven Conklin 257, Joe Phillips 206, Don Russell 236, Amber Arcara 181. John Gabriele Tribute Seniors: Nick Vilardo 202-568, Ange Tecchio 202-550, Ian Munro 199, Rich DeMunda 195, Bob Gray 186. RAPIDS TOM WALTON MEMORIAL SENIORS: Carl Berak 226-613, Reggie Warner 213, John Berry 241-589, Tim Gray 201-572, Tom Zimmerman 221-623, Tom Shaffer 208-565, Jim Bilson 256-665, Dave Devantier 203, Art Kroening 246-628, Phil Dirre 198, Vince Capaldi 224-594, Jack Fink 235-623, Bob Mueller 197-552, Spencer Stewart 248, 233-700, Jack Schmidt 192, Bill Bigham 235-617, Jerry Moceri 215-570, Terry Haseley 202-553, Tom Antoniadis 215-585, Tim Thomsen 215-609, Pat Tracey 191, Nick Delgrolice 202, Larry McEvoy 195, Chris Jufer 256-698, Dennis Rott 203, John Adams 190, Norm Flannery 191, Bill Welch 203, Bruce Moll 215-624, Stan Bucholtz 214-609, Scott Tierney 214-585, Rick Smith 204, Jerome Ambrose 203, Dave Tucker 236-618, Mike Tylec 225-580, Freddie Stewart 198-559. ALL-STARS: Payton Hutchinson 191, Xavier DeJesus 200, Jakob Henry 210, Drew Carr 247-651, Maryann Gray 175-535. JUNIOR ALL-STARS: Alyssa Crewe 145, Leah Hardy 145, Adriana Ventry 174. TEENS: Nick Lavigueur 169, Veronica Roulley 135, Maxim Martin 134, Max Fedder 111. PREPS & JUNIORS: James Warner 89, Conrad Feidt 87, Avery Scott 106, Frankie Bellavia 118, Brad Ruggiero 117, Ethan LaRock 119, Faith Waldeck 86, Dee Luna 138, Matthew Zajac 130, Wyatt Zajac 110, Nathan Zajac 192-566, Maci Chambers 82, Dominic Stanford 113, Vinny Ruggiero 79. RISING STARS: Grace Vollor 104, Kingston Greg 90, Carter Feidt 73, Bentley Olszewski 101, Briella Horne 108, Elianna Zajac 98, Lola Luchese 92, Kai Stoneback 86, Oliver Zehler 102 SZELIGA CONSTRUCTION: Scott Roulley 235-654, Jimmy Rodgers 259-658, Rachel Szeliga 201-523, Brandon Sokol 232, Tabitha Guthrie 229-543, Cody Merrell 235, Cody Regian 245-676, John Kinney 251-665, Samantha Lee 235, David Zajac 236. FALLS VIP SMOKE SHOP: Joe Dilaura 245-654, Treavor Janese 300, 244-735, Fernando Morales 257, Tim Steele 237, Tracy Quinn 209, Sam Turner 246-683, Breanna Dilaura 241-557. NIAGARA SPORTS CARDS MIXED SENIORS: Bob Zambito 218, Dennis Milleville 227, Nancy Gralik 172, Dave Nardozzi 190, Lisa Augustine 171, Paula Zacher 178, Steve Domaradzki 190, Connie West 191, Dennis Rott 222-589, Spencer Stewart 247-682, Dick Nelson 190, Herb Schinabeck 201, Tom Antoniadis 194. LEONE'S TOWING & RECOVERY: Casey Coram 211-593, Cathy Paonessa 228-574, Laurie Maranto 194, Josephine Leo 194, Rachel Szeliga 202-527, Julia Brown 196-504, Laura Brown 202-516, Tia Smith 182. CESARE SVIZZERO MEMORIAL SENIORS: Bob McAndrews 200, Jack Fink 227-648, Paul Fitzsimmons 207, Jim Wolf 261-665, John Loss 204, Rich Malec 223-583, Steve Domaradzki 199, Phil Dirre 191, Jerry Moceri 202-573, Bruce Moll 201, Pete Barstys 215-571, Bill Welch 224, Marty Sansone 205, Carl Berak 211-596, Bill Sterner 215, Terry Bennetti 233-611, Chris Jufer 224-605, Bill Allen 210, Bill Bigham 195-561, Bob Mueller 222-584, Scott Tierney 231-580, Freddie Stewart 213-564, Spencer Stewart 242-605, Wesley James 200, Tom Beauchamp 225-606, Dave Devantier 226-625, Tom Antoniadis 241-574, Chuck Magliazzo 234-569, Emil Sannicola 214-555, Mike Hood 214-586, Kevin Bowman 257-679, Dave Tucker 214-592, Rich Pawlak 212-572, Vince Dudley 215, Mike Tylec 202, Vince Capaldi 202-595, Gary Wilcox 235-656, Rich Demunda 223-581. IMMACULATE CONCEPTION MIXED SENIORS: Al Mack 235, Virginia Bucholtz 183. NY AIR NATIONAL GUARD: Adam Byrnes 246, Derek Rathmann 244, Sabrina Laughton 232-609, Kim Starr 244-581, Griffin Atkinson 234. WILSON'S TUESDAY DOUBLES: Mat Barber 232, Steven Conklin 247, Mike Baker 232, Luxsurie Sistrunk 273-694, Mark Hutchinson 300-696, Kristy LaRock 202-554, Misty Kraft 240-618, Marris Winkfield 234-650, Gayle Piershalski 183-523. SANBORN BUSINESSMEN: Dan Frederick 255-670, Doug Ellman 267, Silvio DeRubis 269-688, Ryan Wagner 254, Ben Bailey 278, Doug Betts 236, John Gansworth 242, Doug Barney 232-656, Ken Jackson 278-694, Mark Milleville 235-680, Tony Ramsey 248. ZAFUTO AUTOMOTIVE: Kelly Rice 279, 257-735, Dave Gruarin 300, 242-777, Steve Biondi 290, 245-757, Zach Phillips 235, Bob Yamonaco 239, 238-701, Mike Moore 242, Chris Bondi Jr. 265-696, Marcus Broadus 258-691, Alexis Wade 228-621, Jim Rodgers 247-664, Jeremy Janese 248, 235-717, Jake Wisor 267, 237-719, Silvio DeRubis 246-654, Shaun Wegener 254-669, Jason Cramer 237, Misty Kraft 184, Dave Hall 235, Brian Shaffer 233, Jim Bilson 248, Ryan Calvello 237, Shawn Finitz 235, Aaron Magliazzo 277, 249-741, Dave Smith 256, Tony Todaro 268-699, Rob Piaskowski 259, Dino Vlahopoulos 278-664, Kim Mellan 188-518, Joe Luchese Jr. 255-655, Joe Rawleigh 235-659, Jeremy Pollow 233-679, Tyler Miller 256, Chris Jufer 239-650, Anthony Guthrie 255, Tabitha Guthrie 236-637, Corey Parker 254, Pete Mamon 267, 267-724, Cameron Shelton 235, Marc D'Amico 267, Aidan Strack 232, Giancarlo Marrelli 247, 237-708, Tom Brady Jr. 253, Bill Steinjan 236-661, Bill Slish 238, Shawn Harvey 245-688, Scott Chambers 258, 245-708, Terry Henschel 248, Ryan Govern 269, 263-723, Eric Lebay 267, Chris Mazur 231, Ryan Kish 236, Andrew Dinger 246, 243-713, Brian Wilson 245, Chuck Magliazzo 242. NIAGARA SPORTS CARDS MIXED SENIORS: Vince Capaldi 222-579, Vicky Collins 173, Carl Berak 222-591, Lisa Augustine 226-609. CESARE SVIZZERO/JOE'S GUYS SENIOR MEN: Rick Smith 213-568, Bill Bigham 232-621, Freddie Stewart 226-608, Tom Antoniadis 214-595, Bob Cirrito 224-631, Jerry Moceri 212-560, Steve Langley 197, Jim Maietta 200. ADAM MULHOLLAND MEMORIAL: Jim Ciraolo 287, 278, 245-810, KJ Jackson 258, Ken Jackson 268, 247-742, Gwen Lewis 182, Dom Bellanti 235-674, Michael D'Amico Sr. 249-664, John Francioli 257, Brandon John 241, Michael Johnson 247, 238-714, John Smith 242, Ralph McCormick 233, Jason Cramer 258-697, Michael D'Amico Jr. 247, 246-718, Mike Dinger 247, Andrew Dinger 256-696, Marc Sturdivant 238-668, Jon Novak 278, 246-739, Jeff McGinnis 256-668, John Campanella 244. BRADY ELECTRIC: Bob Pellegrino 238, Alan Roland 244-667, Jim Daugherty 231, Chris Prezioso 232, Garrett Gardner 257, Mitch Bennett 247, Bill Bronson 239-663, Ron Pellegrino 233-650, Tom Brady 233-676, Doug Mellott 247-662, Thom Igiel 255, 224-702, Gayle Piershalski 182. TOM WALTON MEMORIAL SENIORS: Scott Tierney 226-612, Dave Nardozzi 226-582, Rick Smith 206, Dennis Rott 191, John Adams 206-559, Bill Bigham 205-561, Jerry Moceri 192, Marty Sansone 191, Larry Curtis 216-588, Nick Delgrolice 196-558, Terry Bennetti 213, Chris Jufer 246-687, Paul Fitzsimmons 211, Jack Fink 225-620, Spencer Stewart 215-599, Jack Schmidt 225, Dave Devantier 196-561, Dave Faccini 198, John Loss 235-649, John Berry 236-599, Mike Tylec 226-618, Vince Dudley 211-563, Freddie Stewart 211, Terry Haseley 248-668, Tom Antoniadis 227-579, Tim Thomsen 234-634, Jerry Peete 214, Jerome Ambrose 256-612, Dave Tucker 223-643, Bill Welch 212, Tony Runco 202-574, Tim Gray 246-596, Tom Zimmerman 190, Tom Shaffer 244-654, Jim Bilson 212-609. TRANSIT Bowlers Choice 4 Man: Desron Weatherspoon 300-279-793, Sean Dietz 256-278-741, Michael Davis 274-729, Bruce Crockett 279-721, Thomas Tucker 268-715, Holly Parrish 257-229-710, Connie McMillan 248-644, Kelly Blaszak 253-633.
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Swift's daily impact on Vancouver may have exceeded 2010 games, says industry figure VANCOUVER — Taylor Swift's three-night run at BC Place, closing out the pop star's global Eras Tour, generated daily economic impact for Vancouver that could rival the 2010 Olympics and smashed data streaming records, industry figures say. Chuck Chiang, The Canadian Press Dec 9, 2024 3:07 PM Share by Email Share on Facebook Share on X Share on LinkedIn Print Share via Text Message Taylor Swift performs during the Eras Tour concert, in Vancouver on December 6, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck VANCOUVER — Taylor Swift's three-night run at BC Place, closing out the pop star's global Eras Tour, generated daily economic impact for Vancouver that could rival the 2010 Olympics and smashed data streaming records, industry figures say. The CEO of the B.C. Restaurant and Food Services Association, Ian Tostenson, said the shows that ended Sunday had an effect that went far beyond other concert or sporting events in the city. Tostenson said Monday that his group estimates there was a $25 million boost for Metro Vancouver’s establishments for each of the three show days. In comparison, a sold-out, highly anticipated Vancouver Canucks playoff game brings an estimated $3 million a day in economic impact, Tostenson said. “In the context of comparing to anything else, it’s not even believable almost — it’s such a huge impact,” Tostenson said. “I was out a little bit on Friday and Saturday, and every place I went to was absolutely lined up and packed.” Tostenson said the concerts rivalled the Olympics in drawing fans from regions far beyond what a typical playoff hockey game would, and while it is difficult to compare the 2010 Winter Games to the Taylor Swift weekend, the events were in the same magnitude in daily impact on restaurants. “The financial impact of the Olympics was massive, (but) it was spread out over a couple weeks in different venues and stuff,” he said. “So, you didn't sort of feel this concentration that you saw with Taylor Swift.” Tostenson also said Swifties bumped up business across Metro Vancouver all weekend, with one major restaurant owner with multiple locations reporting full capacity not just at its downtown location but also in North Vancouver and Olympic Village. He credits the festive mood brought by fans that had an emotional effect on people in general, which in turn has a major impact on restaurants, an industry built largely on discretionary spending. People consume more when the mood is right, he said. “From a financial point of view, the Olympics probably had a bigger impact,” Tostenson said. “But ... I'm going to venture to estimate that this, on a daily basis compared to the Olympics, was stronger.” Telecommunications giant Rogers said data used during the last show was enough to stream Swift's entire music catalogue 9,450 times. It said in a statement that fans on the company's network set a Canadian record when they used more than 11 terabytes of mobile data in just a few hours at BC Place. The company's chief technology officer Mark Kennedy said Monday that is the equivalent of uploading 307,000 photos and 2,180 hours of video streaming. The previous record was set Nov. 21, when fans at Swift's concert in Toronto used 7.4 terabytes of data on the Rogers network. Music industry publication Pollstar also said Monday that Swift's 149-show worldwide tour brought in revenue of US$2.2 billion in its 20-month run. Vancouver Police thanked residents and visitors for a "safe and memorable weekend." Const. Tania Visintin said in a social media post that police spent months preparing for the shows. "We've had so much fun meeting people of all ages from all around the world, trading friendship bracelets and showing what a great city it can really be when we all look out for one another," she said. Thirteen Swift-themed lighting installations were set up at locations around the city to celebrate the singer's arrival. Suzanne Walters, a spokeswoman for Destination Vancouver, said most of the lit-up letters will be coming down over the next few days, but the “Swiftcouver” display downtown will stay until Dec. 13 — Swift’s birthday. Walters said the letters will be reused for holiday displays over the month of December and then be part of a pool of rentable supplies. Swift told the 60,000 fans in BC Place at Sunday's show that they were part of a tour seen by 10 million people, and that it was the most thrilling chapter of her life to date. She said the legacy of the tour will be "a space of joy and togetherness and love" that the fans have created. Swiftie Alaina Robertson echoed Swift's sentiments after the show, saying she shed lots of tears watching the "once in a lifetime" spectacle. Robertson — who travelled from Camas, Wash., for the show and wore a "Reputation" inspired outfit along with a temporary silver bedazzled snake tattoo — said she doesn't think any other concert will be able to compare. "It's going to be hard to beat," she said of the show. "She's changing the world of music. She's changing entertainment entirely, and to be at the tour with the crowd here, getting to do the friendship bracelets, getting to get dressed up — it's just love and joy and friendship, and it's been really magical to be a part of it." Fan accounts on social media platform X have posted photos showing a number of television and music stars at BC Place Sunday night, including actors Jenna Fischer, Aubrey Plaza and Jesse Tyler Ferguson as well as Pearl Jam frontman Eddie Vedder. — With files from Ashley Joannou, Brieanna Charlebois and The Associated Press This report by The Canadian Press was first published Dec. 9, 2024. Chuck Chiang, The Canadian Press See a typo/mistake? Have a story/tip? 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Rising Tensions: Suspected Arson at Melbourne Synagogue Sparks DebateSwift's daily impact on Vancouver may have exceeded 2010 games, says industry figure VANCOUVER — Taylor Swift's three-night run at BC Place, closing out the pop star's global Eras Tour, generated daily economic impact for Vancouver that could rival the 2010 Olympics and smashed data streaming records, industry figures say. Chuck Chiang, The Canadian Press Dec 9, 2024 3:07 PM Share by Email Share on Facebook Share on X Share on LinkedIn Print Share via Text Message Taylor Swift performs during the Eras Tour concert, in Vancouver on December 6, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck VANCOUVER — Taylor Swift's three-night run at BC Place, closing out the pop star's global Eras Tour, generated daily economic impact for Vancouver that could rival the 2010 Olympics and smashed data streaming records, industry figures say. The CEO of the B.C. Restaurant and Food Services Association, Ian Tostenson, said the shows that ended Sunday had an effect that went far beyond other concert or sporting events in the city. Tostenson said Monday that his group estimates there was a $25 million boost for Metro Vancouver’s establishments for each of the three show days. In comparison, a sold-out, highly anticipated Vancouver Canucks playoff game brings an estimated $3 million a day in economic impact, Tostenson said. “In the context of comparing to anything else, it’s not even believable almost — it’s such a huge impact,” Tostenson said. “I was out a little bit on Friday and Saturday, and every place I went to was absolutely lined up and packed.” Tostenson said the concerts rivalled the Olympics in drawing fans from regions far beyond what a typical playoff hockey game would, and while it is difficult to compare the 2010 Winter Games to the Taylor Swift weekend, the events were in the same magnitude in daily impact on restaurants. “The financial impact of the Olympics was massive, (but) it was spread out over a couple weeks in different venues and stuff,” he said. “So, you didn't sort of feel this concentration that you saw with Taylor Swift.” Tostenson also said Swifties bumped up business across Metro Vancouver all weekend, with one major restaurant owner with multiple locations reporting full capacity not just at its downtown location but also in North Vancouver and Olympic Village. He credits the festive mood brought by fans that had an emotional effect on people in general, which in turn has a major impact on restaurants, an industry built largely on discretionary spending. People consume more when the mood is right, he said. “From a financial point of view, the Olympics probably had a bigger impact,” Tostenson said. “But ... I'm going to venture to estimate that this, on a daily basis compared to the Olympics, was stronger.” Telecommunications giant Rogers said data used during the last show was enough to stream Swift's entire music catalogue 9,450 times. It said in a statement that fans on the company's network set a Canadian record when they used more than 11 terabytes of mobile data in just a few hours at BC Place. The company's chief technology officer Mark Kennedy said Monday that is the equivalent of uploading 307,000 photos and 2,180 hours of video streaming. The previous record was set Nov. 21, when fans at Swift's concert in Toronto used 7.4 terabytes of data on the Rogers network. Music industry publication Pollstar also said Monday that Swift's 149-show worldwide tour brought in revenue of US$2.2 billion in its 20-month run. Vancouver Police thanked residents and visitors for a "safe and memorable weekend." Const. Tania Visintin said in a social media post that police spent months preparing for the shows. "We've had so much fun meeting people of all ages from all around the world, trading friendship bracelets and showing what a great city it can really be when we all look out for one another," she said. Thirteen Swift-themed lighting installations were set up at locations around the city to celebrate the singer's arrival. Suzanne Walters, a spokeswoman for Destination Vancouver, said most of the lit-up letters will be coming down over the next few days, but the “Swiftcouver” display downtown will stay until Dec. 13 — Swift’s birthday. Walters said the letters will be reused for holiday displays over the month of December and then be part of a pool of rentable supplies. Swift told the 60,000 fans in BC Place at Sunday's show that they were part of a tour seen by 10 million people, and that it was the most thrilling chapter of her life to date. She said the legacy of the tour will be "a space of joy and togetherness and love" that the fans have created. Swiftie Alaina Robertson echoed Swift's sentiments after the show, saying she shed lots of tears watching the "once in a lifetime" spectacle. Robertson — who travelled from Camas, Wash., for the show and wore a "Reputation" inspired outfit along with a temporary silver bedazzled snake tattoo — said she doesn't think any other concert will be able to compare. "It's going to be hard to beat," she said of the show. "She's changing the world of music. 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Deutsche Bank chief global strategist outlook for the benchmark US equity index: S & P 500 to rise as high as 7,000 year-end 2025 “We see S & P 500 buybacks rising from an annual run rate of $1.1 trillion currently to about $1.3 trillion next year, rising in line with earnings. We see the demand-supply backdrop for U.S. equities remaining solid even with conservative assumptions, pushing the S & P 500 to around 7000 next year.” sees stronger US economic growth due to potential tax cuts and a deregulation push under the incoming administration Caveats: “main downside risks are more likely to emerge if greater weight is put on aggressive trade and immigration policies” “could be more negative for growth and push up inflation." would lead the Fed to cease its interest rate cutting cycle Fed could possibly contemplate restarting rate increases *** There you go, a couple of scenarios to watch out for. S&P 500, 7000 is off the charts! Well, this one anyway:Lululemon's Celeste Burgoyne sells $10m in stock
Legal guardianship is focus of new Indiana courts task forceCzechia - OECD Economic Outlook, Volume 2024 Issue 2Offering a unique take on web search, Perplexity has been a hit among its users (and a bane to its sources) since its debut last year . It’s certainly become one of the most popular new AI tools to check out, perhaps second only to ChatGPT itself, which it’s powered by. Here’s how the generative AI “answer engine” works and how to get started on using it. What is Perplexity AI? Perplexity is an AI search engine that scrapes information from the web and synthesizes answers to a user’s query though a chatbot interface. You can ask it just about any question, and it will respond with cited information via a conversational reply. It differs from traditional search engines like Google in that it doesn’t simply provide you a list of sites where you can find the information you’re searching for. Rather, it scrapes those sites and provides said information directly. And, unlike traditional chatbots, Perplexity doesn’t have a knowledge cutoff date, so the information it provides is always up-to-date. However, it is limited by the information in its search results. If the sites it’s pulling data from are not reliable sources, then the answers that Perplexity provides May not be entirely accurate. In October 2024, Perplexity released a pair of new features to improve its functionality: Internal Knowledge Search and Spaces . Internal Knowledge Search enables the AI to search the personal files of users and organizations in addition to the web to peovide more accurate and tailored responses. Spaces, on the other hand, operates as a collaboration hub (much like Anthropic’s Artifacts or ChatGPT’s Canvas) that allows the user to see a preview of the code or content that’s being generated in a window that’s separate from the chat itself. The company announced in November 2024 , that it has begun experimenting with integrating “sponsored follow-up questions and paid media positioned to the side of an answer.” The company has also introduced a shopping tool that it describes as a “one-stop solution where you can research and purchase products.” Perplexity’s format has spawned a copy from rival ChatGPT as well. Released in October 2024, ChatGPT Search does exactly what Perplexity does ; it pulls information from the wider internet and uses it to generate an up-to-date conversational answer to the user’s question. Perplexity AI available through the Perplexity website and the Mac desktop , as well as on iOS and Android . When was Perplexity released? Perplexity the company was founded in August 2022 by Aravind Srinivas (CEO), Denis Yarats (chief technology officer), and Andy Konwinski. That December, the company announced its first commercial product, Perplexity Ask. The following January, Perplexity released new features for Ask, including up-to-date sourcing in its replies and the ability for the user to ask follow-up questions. On Februrary 8, 2023, the company rebranded its chatbot system to just, “Perplexity” and released a Chrome extension of the same name. By March 2023, the company boasted 2 million monthly active users. That figure, as of October 2004, is up to around 15 million monthly actives . Getting started with Perplexity If you want to try Perplexity for yourself, head over to perplexity.ai/ . You can play around with the AI for free and without needing to sign in. However, if you want to save your chat search history for future reference, you’ll need to sign up for a free account. Just click the Sign Up button in the lower-left corner of the screen, link either your Google or Apple account (or use a single sign-on with your company email account), and away you go. On your first login, you’ll need to scroll through the site’s introductory screens, which go over the basics of the AI and also shows ads for its Pro service and mobile apps. On the left-hand navigation bar, you can choose between the home tab, which is where you can chat with the AI directly; the Discover tab that rounds up news stories for you to peruse; Spaces, which allows you to upload your documents and set behavioral instructions for the AI to follow; and Library, where you can manage your threads (“a full back-and-forth conversation with Perplexity” that “includes your initial question, any follow-up queries, and all of Perplexity’s responses,” per the company ). The focus menu under the prompt window enables you to dictate where the AI searches for its information, whether that’s the wider web, academic publications, or video and social media sites. There’s also an option for math-specific questions and text-generation requests. The attach button to the right of the focus menu does what it says it does and allows you to upload files and PDFs to augment your prompt. Just note that free tier users are limited to three file uploads per day. The Pro search toggle allows you to run up to three Pro searches per day that dig through twice the number of websites that regular “quick” searches do. What is Perplexity Pro? Perplexity Pro is the premium subscription tier of the AI. It costs $20 per month (which is in line with the rest of the industry) and offers unlimited quick searches and 300 Pro searches per day; your choice of foundational model including GPT-4o, Claude-3, and Sonar Large (LLama 3.1); unlimited file uploads; access to image generators like Playground AI, DALL-E, and SDXL for data visualizations; and a $5 monthly API credit. Perplexity controversies Perplexity’s data-scraping practices has not made it any friends among the websites and publications it cites. In 2024 alone, the AI startup has been accused of “willful infringement” by Forbes’ Chief Content Officer Randall Lane, and has been sent cease-and-desist orders from both Conde Nast and the The New York Times . The company is also currently being sued by NewsCorp over allegations that Perplexity has committed copyright infringement on a “massive scale.”