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Perplexity

by Perplexity AI

Mantleline-verified researchLast researched May 31, 2026
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The underlying foundation model(s) this product runs on, per publicly disclosed evidence.

  • Perplexity's website and public statements confirm use of OpenAI's GPT-4 as a core model option

    vendor-confirmedEvidence
  • Perplexity announced integration with Anthropic's Claude models as a selectable option for users

    vendor-confirmedEvidence
  • Meta Llama 2secondary

    Perplexity offers Llama 2 as one of multiple model options available to users

    vendor-confirmedEvidence

Model details

Model family
Base model
Context window
Input modalities
Output modalities
Access
Proprietary
Pricing
freemium
API available
Yes

Mantle Index

Equity Score

Mixed

Measures fairness across demographic groups. Higher is more equitable.

57/ 100

Safety Score

Mixed

Measures resistance to harmful outputs. Higher is safer.

66/ 100

Component scores

🔒 Pro tier

Equity Score component breakdown

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Component scores

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Safety Score component breakdown

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The Equity Score and Safety Score roll up the latest Mantle Index assessment. Component breakdowns and risk-tier justification are available on Pro and Enterprise.

Benchmark sub-scores

Benchmark scores

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Per-benchmark sub-scores

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Security score

26/ 100 · Needs work

Computed from compliance, encryption, data handling, documentation, and vendor contacts — multiplied by research confidence (medium).

5 category scores

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Security score component breakdown

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Vendor contacts

Contacts on file

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Vendor sales + AE contacts

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Certifications

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Research coverage

0 dimensions fully covered · 0 partially covered.

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