Sentient Unveils an Open-Source AI Search Framework Set to Surpass Perplexity

Decentralized AI developer, Sentient Introducing Open Deep Search (ODS), a groundbreaking step in the realm of open-source AI. Specifically crafted to surpass Perplexity, Open Deep Search elevates the functionality of Sentient Chat, a chatbot that has garnered an impressive waitlist of over 1.75 million users.

‘The launch of Open Deep Search marks a pivotal moment in our commitment to fostering a thriving ecosystem around open-source AI. By offering a framework that eclipses industry stalwarts like Perplexity, we challenge traditional, closed-source AI developers while empowering creators with access to a robust toolset to realize their innovative aspirations,’ stated Himanshu Tyagi, Co-founder of Sentient. ‘ODS illustrates the potential born from innovation meeting decentralization, rather than being restricted by the budgets of large corporations,’ he added.

ODS stands out as the cutting-edge open-source AI search tool capable of exceeding expectations in both search precision and reasoning. Perplexity Unveiled during the Open AGI Summit in Denver to a captivated audience of over 1,500 cryptocurrency and AI aficionados, ODS has already surpassed leading competitors, including both Perplexity and Perplexity Sonar Reasoning Pro.

As part of its ongoing mission to democratize AI, Sentient is proud to release ODS as an open-source technology. The company intends to gradually roll out ODS to its growing user base of Sentient Chat, which has experienced extraordinary demand, boasting a waitlist of 1.75 million users—the most significant interest recorded for a decentralized AI initiative.

Industry-standard metrics, such as FRAMES, underscore ODS's capabilities, particularly its strength in tackling complex multi-reasoning questions. It also performs exceptionally well in SimpleQA benchmarks, showcasing its ability to provide accurate answers to straightforward queries, rivaling OpenAI's performance.

ODS proves that open-source AI has the potential to rival and even exceed the functionality of closed-source technologies in reasoning architecture and search capabilities. Its release provides Web3 developers with a versatile tool to create advanced applications that leverage AI in innovative and varied manners.

Sentient Labs Secures $85 Million for ODS Development, with a Public Launch Planned in Two Months

Developed by Sentient Labs—founded by Sandeep Nailwal, a co-founder of Polygon—ODS was made possible through a significant $85 million in seed funding led by Pantera Capital and Framework Ventures, with contributions from Peter Thiel’s Founders Fund.

Currently, ODS is in the hands of a limited group of early adopters, but Sentient is committed to rolling out weekly improvements and gradually expanding user access via Sentient Chat, aiming for a complete public release within the next two months.

The advent of ODS signifies a leap forward in the AI landscape, demonstrating that open-source innovations can hold their ground against and even surpass well-established closed-source rivals. Despite originating from a comparatively modest budget relative to AI enterprises with extensive funding and years of experience, ODS has successfully established itself as a formidable option, offering sophisticated AI with advanced search and reasoning features.