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How AI search engines work

Follow interactive explanations of search and source selection in ChatGPT, Google, Perplexity, Gemini and Claude.

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Francisco beside four illustrative reading-review steps, an empty material card and a separate Not checked status.

October 14, 2026

How Perplexity Search Works, a Reader's Evidence Check

Explore a four-step Perplexity Search evidence review. Compare documented search capabilities with browser observations before sharing a recommendation.

How AI search works

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Francisco beside two illustrative task choices and an empty resource card for a fictional interview review note.

October 13, 2026

How Claude Web Search Works, an Interactive Route Map

Choose discovery or a provided-resource review in an interactive Claude Search example. Compare the task with separate App and API explanations.

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Francisco beside two independent teaching panels for reader examples and assumed page conditions in a fictional glossary exercise.

October 12, 2026

How Google AI Overviews Work, Two Interactive Tracks

Explore AI Overviews with two interactive tracks. Compare reader examples and assumed page conditions without predicting an actual search result.

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Francisco beside an illustrative question branching to four user criteria for a hypothetical day trip.

October 11, 2026

How Google AI Mode Works, an Interactive Fan-Out Map

Explore Google AI Mode with an interactive map. Change a criterion, inspect related research questions and see why query fan-out needs scoped evidence.

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