Trump Media Begins Public Beta Testing AI Search Engine
Rhea-AI Summary
Trump Media and Technology Group (NASDAQ, NYSE Texas: DJT) has launched public Beta testing of its new AI search feature, Truth Search AI, on the Truth Social platform. The search function is powered by Perplexity, an AI company focused on providing contextually accurate answers with transparent citations.
The feature is currently available on Truth Social's web version, with plans to expand to iOS and Android apps in the near future. The company aims to enhance the platform's capabilities and increase information accessibility for users. CEO Devin Nunes emphasized that user feedback will guide further refinements and platform enhancements.
Positive
- Partnership with established AI company Perplexity for search functionality
- Expansion of platform capabilities with AI-powered search
- Planned rollout across web and mobile platforms
Negative
- Beta testing phase indicates product is not fully developed
- Limited initial availability only on web platform
News Market Reaction
On the day this news was published, DJT declined 0.85%, reflecting a mild negative market reaction.
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Perplexity Partners on Truth Social Search Function
SARASOTA, Fla., Aug. 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Trump Media and Technology Group Corp. (Nasdaq, NYSE Texas: DJT) ("Trump Media" or the "Company"), operator of the social media platform Truth Social, the streaming platform Truth+, and the FinTech brand Truth.Fi, announced today that the company has begun public Beta testing its new AI search feature, Truth Search AI, on the Truth Social platform.
Powered by Perplexity, a software and AI company dedicated to providing direct, contextually accurate answers with transparent citations, Truth Search AI is intended to enhance the Truth Social platform and exponentially increase the amount of information available to its users.
Trump Media's CEO and Chairman Devin Nunes said, "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. 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.”
Dmitry Shevelenko, Chief Business Officer at Perplexity, said, “We’re excited to partner with Truth Social to bring powerful AI to an audience with important questions. Curiosity is the engine of change, and Perplexity’s AI is developed to empower curiosity by delivering direct, reliable answers with transparent citations that allow anyone to dig deeper.”
Currently appearing on the Web version of Truth Social, Truth Search AI is planned to begin public Beta testing on the Truth Social apps for iOS and Android in the near future.
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About Trump Media
The mission of Trump Media is to end Big Tech's assault on free speech by opening up the Internet and giving people their voices back. Trump Media operates Truth Social, a social media platform established as a safe harbor for free expression amid increasingly harsh censorship by Big Tech corporations, as well as Truth+, a TV streaming platform focusing on family-friendly live TV channels and on-demand content. Trump Media is also launching Truth.Fi, a financial services and FinTech brand incorporating America First investment vehicles.
About Perplexity
Perplexity is an AI-powered answer engine that draws from credible sources in real time to accurately answer questions with in-line citations, perform deep research, and more. Founded in 2022, the company's mission is to serve the world's curiosity by bridging the gap between traditional search engines and AI-driven interfaces. Each week, Perplexity answers more than 150 million questions globally. Perplexity is available in the app store and online at https://www.perplexity.com
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