If I understand it correctly, Perplexity is trying to dislodge Google search.
Like you, I am looking forward to owning my own AI platform that does what I want it to. Presumably, that is coming.
Perplexity saves me a lot of time, like -
What is the price range for a 1966 289 Mustang?
I could Google or DuckDuck the different car sites, look at the values, note them, and repeat as necessary.
Perplexity does all that fast, with a list of sources.
Good enough for my quick thoughts.
But it is really bad on stuff like George Floyd.