Overview

• Truth Social kicked off public beta of its AI search engine, Truth Search AI, powered by Perplexity’s Sonar API to provide cited, contextually accurate answers
• iOS and Android beta testing are slated to begin soon, extending the AI feature from desktop browsers to mobile apps
• Early user trials found the tool predominantly citing conservative outlets such as Fox News, prompting questions about ideological balance
• CEO Devin Nunes said the company will refine source selection and functionality based on user feedback to strengthen its “Patriot Economy” vision
• Perplexity defends its data-gathering practices and disputes plagiarism allegations in the face of ongoing copyright litigation