❓WHAT HAPPENED: The Trump Media and Technology Group (TMTG) announced a partnership with Perplexity to test an AI search feature for Truth Social.
👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: TMTG, led by CEO Devin Nunes, and Perplexity.
📍WHEN & WHERE: Announced on Wednesday, currently available on the web version of Truth Social.
💬KEY QUOTE: “We’re proud to partner with Perplexity to launch our public Beta testing of Truth Social AI, which will make Truth Social an even more vital element in the Patriot Economy,” said TMTG CEO Devin Nunes.
🎯IMPACT: Truth Social is set to enhance its platform with AI, joining other social media platforms incorporating AI technologies.
On August 6, the Trump Media & Technology Group (TMTG) announced the launch of a new AI search feature on Truth Social through a collaboration with Perplexity, marking the company’s entry into the growing field of AI-enhanced platforms.
“We’re proud to partner with Perplexity to launch our public Beta testing of Truth Social AI, which will make Truth Social an even more vital element in the Patriot Economy,” said TMTG CEO Devin Nunes in the official announcement.
The new search capability, called Truth Search AI, is currently accessible on the web version of Truth Social. TMTG has confirmed that mobile versions for Android and iOS are in development and will be released soon.
As part of the beta rollout, the company emphasized its focus on continuous improvement: “We plan to robustly refine and expand our search function based on user feedback as we implement a wide range of additional enhancements to the platform.”
By integrating AI into its services, TMTG follows in the footsteps of other social platforms incorporating artificial intelligence. Elon Musk’s X, for example, recently launched Grok, an AI chatbot for premium subscribers, which garnered some controversy recently after it referred to itself as “MechaHitler.”
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