Perplexity
- Rank
- Score
- 27/149
- 51 out of 100
Perplexity is a US AI company founded in 2022 by Aravind Srinivas, Denis Yarats, Johnny Ho and Andy Konwinski, and based in San Francisco. It makes the Perplexity AI search and answer engine, which answers questions with links to its sources. It also makes the Comet web browser.
Is Perplexity safe?
Perplexity scores 51 out of 100 and ranks 27 of 149. Its strongest category is Security, and its weakest category is Transparency.
How is Perplexity scored?
Perplexity is scored out of 100 on Safety (25%), Transparency (25%), Security (25%), and Privacy (25%). See how we score.
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Safety framework
Average used24.4This outside rating doesn't cover this company, so the average of the companies it covers is used.
Pre-release testing
0Points for each confirmed yes.
- No
Was the model tested for dangerous capabilities, such as biological, chemical or cyber risks?
Company claim0/50No document found - No
Did an outside organisation test the model before release?
Company claim0/50No document found
Safety test results
Average used74.1This outside rating doesn't cover this company, so the average of the companies it covers is used.
Incident record
47.2This check counts only when a source covers the company. With no events it holds the pillar, which is not proof of a clean record. Each recorded event takes points off the pillar, and serious or recent ones count most. Allegation checks, regulator actions and open investigations use half the severity load. AI Incident Database and AIAAIC Repository, last 24 months.
9 events
AllegationAI Incident Database (opens in a new tab) · 12 Nov 2026These are reports, not proven findings.
Date Event Severity 14 Aug 2026 AIID #1659 · Purported Hanover Institute for Public Policy Reportedly Targeted Chatbot Responses in Israeli Government-Backed Influence Campaign14 Aug 2026 · Low (reported) Low (reported) 5 Jan 2026 AIID #1426 · Perplexity AI Reportedly Misstated CLL Research, Allegedly Contributing to Delayed Treatment and Prolonged Suffering5 Jan 2026 · High (reported) High (reported) 5 Dec 2025 AIID #1294 · The New York Times Sued Perplexity for Allegedly Using Copyrighted Content and Generating False Attributions5 Dec 2025 · Medium (reported) Medium (reported) 4 Dec 2025 AIID #1298 · Perplexity AI Reportedly Accused in Federal Lawsuit of Purported Copyright Infringement and False Attribution of Chicago Tribune Content 4 Dec 2025 · Medium (reported)Also reported by AIAAIC (opens in a new tab)
Medium (reported) 11 Sep 2025 AIID #1205 · Multiple Generative AI Systems Reportedly Amplify False Information During Charlie Kirk Assassination Coverage 11 Sep 2025 · Low (reported)Also reported by AIAAIC (opens in a new tab)
Low (reported) 1 Jul 2025 AIAAIC2117 · Perplexity AI shopping agent accused of violating Amazon terms of service1 Jul 2025 · Low (reported) Low (reported) 30 Jun 2025 AIID #1252 · Judges in New Jersey and Mississippi Admit AI Tools Produced Erroneous Federal Court Filings30 Jun 2025 · Low (reported) Low (reported) 14 May 2025 AIID #1071 · Student Reportedly Files Complaint Over Professor's Undisclosed Use of Generative AI at Northeastern University14 May 2025 · Low (reported) Low (reported) 4 Mar 2025 AIID #964 · AI-Powered 'Insights' Feature for the Los Angeles Times Allegedly Justifies Ku Klux Klan’s History4 Mar 2025 · Low (reported) Low (reported)
Protecting children
50Points for each confirmed yes.
- No
Does the model card report child-safety tests or safeguards?
Company claim0/50No document found - Yes
Does the privacy policy set a minimum age, or say the service is not directed at children?
Company claim50/50“Our websites and online services are not meant for children old, and we do not knowingly collect personal data from children under age 16 wi…” MoreLess
“Our websites and online services are not meant for children old, and we do not knowingly collect personal data from children under age 16 without parental consent. Children under 13 should not give us their personal data.”
perplexity.ai privacy policy (opens in a new tab) · 20 Oct 2026
Model documentation
0Points for each confirmed yes.
- No
Does the model card describe what the model can do?
Company claim0/25No document found - No
Does the model card report test results?
Company claim0/25No document found - No
Does the model card state the model's limitations?
Company claim0/25No document found - No
Does the model card describe safety safeguards?
Company claim0/25No document found
Training-data disclosure
Average used29.9This outside rating doesn't cover this company, so the average of the companies it covers is used.
Independent transparency index
Average used40.7This outside rating doesn't cover this company, so the average of the companies it covers is used.
Transparency reports
Average used25This outside rating doesn't cover this company, so the average of the companies it covers is used.
Public safety commitments
0Average of the commitments signed.
- No
Has it signed the EU code of practice for general-purpose AI?
Company claim0/100European Commission (opens in a new tab) · 14 Oct 2026 - No
Did it sign only the safety and security chapter?
Company claim0/50European Commission (opens in a new tab) · 14 Oct 2026 - No
Has it signed the Frontier AI Safety Commitments (Seoul 2024)?
Company claim0/100Frontier AI Safety Commitments (opens in a new tab) · 14 Oct 2026
No problems found in 1 public record. That is not proof.
Security programme and certifications
100Points for each confirmed yes.
- Yes
Is there a way to report security flaws, such as a bug bounty?
Company claim34/34“Contact: mailto:security@perplexity.ai”
perplexity.ai security contact (opens in a new tab) · 15 Oct 2026 - Yes
Does it state it holds a SOC 2 Type II report?
Company claim33/33“SOC 2 Type 2 Report”
trust.perplexity.ai security page (opens in a new tab) · 22 Oct 2026 - Yes
Does it state it holds ISO 27001 certification?
Company claim33/33“ISO/IEC 27001:2022 Certificate”
trust.perplexity.ai security page (opens in a new tab) · 22 Oct 2026
Software vulnerabilities
70This check counts only when a source covers the company. With no events it holds the pillar, which is not proof of a clean record. Each recorded event takes points off the pillar, and serious or recent ones count most. Allegation checks, regulator actions and open investigations use half the severity load. Known-exploited flaws (CISA list) in the company's official software, last 24 months. A disclosed and fixed flaw does not lower the score.
No events
Independent sourceGitHub Advisory Database (opens in a new tab) · 12 Nov 2026
Data breaches
Not enough dataClear privacy policy
100Points for each confirmed yes.
- Yes
Does the privacy policy say what personal data is collected?
Company claim20/20“When you make an account, we collect your name, contact information, username and password, and, in some instances, device and network ident…” MoreLess
“When you make an account, we collect your name, contact information, username and password, and, in some instances, device and network identifiers.”
perplexity.ai privacy policy (opens in a new tab) · 20 Oct 2026 - Yes
Does the privacy policy say whether your data is used to train AI?
Company claim20/20“Improve or create services and products, including our AI models.”
perplexity.ai privacy policy (opens in a new tab) · 20 Oct 2026 - Yes
Does the privacy policy say how long data is kept?
Company claim20/20“We keep your personal data for only as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes in this Notice unless a longer retention period is required…” MoreLess
“We keep your personal data for only as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes in this Notice unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.”
perplexity.ai privacy policy (opens in a new tab) · 20 Oct 2026 - Yes
Does the privacy policy say who your data is shared with?
Company claim20/20“Service Providers. We share your data with service providers.”
perplexity.ai privacy policy (opens in a new tab) · 20 Oct 2026 - Yes
Does the privacy policy explain your privacy rights?
Company claim20/20“You may request access to your personal data or confirmation that we have data about you.”
perplexity.ai privacy policy (opens in a new tab) · 20 Oct 2026
Training-data defaults
50100 if training is opt-in only, 50 if you can opt out, 0 if neither.
- No
Is your data used for training only if you opt in?
Company claim0/100perplexity.ai privacy policy (opens in a new tab) · 20 Oct 2026 - Yes
Can you stop your data being used for training?
Company claim50/50“AI model training: Some data may be used to train AI models and improve search quality, unless you opt out through Account Settings”
perplexity.ai help centre (opens in a new tab) · 23 Oct 2026
Export and delete your data
100Points for each confirmed yes.
- Yes
Can you get a copy of your data?
Company claim50/50“You can export or delete your data yourself from your account settings.”
perplexity.ai privacy policy (opens in a new tab) · 20 Oct 2026 - Yes
Can you delete your data?
Company claim50/50“You can export or delete your data yourself from your account settings.”
perplexity.ai privacy policy (opens in a new tab) · 20 Oct 2026
Privacy fines
Not enough dataIndependent privacy ratings
71.1Incogni's 2026 privacy-risk ranking: 100 is the lowest-risk platform rated, 0 the highest.
- 71.1
Incogni privacy-risk ranking
Independent sourceIncogni privacy ranking (opens in a new tab) · 10 Nov 2026
Risk governance
Average used26.6This outside rating doesn't cover this company, so the average of the companies it covers is used.
Regulator actions
Not enough dataCourt judgments
Not enough dataPrivacy contact and complaints
100Points for each confirmed yes.
- Yes
Is there a privacy contact, such as an email or a data protection officer?
Company claim50/50“VeraSafe is also our data protection officer (DPO), in which capacity it may be contacted using the following details: VeraSafe, LLC, c/o Ve…” MoreLess
“VeraSafe is also our data protection officer (DPO), in which capacity it may be contacted using the following details: VeraSafe, LLC, c/o VeraSafe Ireland Ltd., Unit 3D North Point House, North Point Business Park, New Mallow Road, Cork, T23AT2P, Ireland, +420 228 881 031, experts@verasafe.com.”
perplexity.ai privacy policy (opens in a new tab) · 20 Oct 2026 - Yes
Does it tell you that you can complain to a regulator?
Company claim50/50“If you are not satisfied with our response and are in the European Economic Area or the United Kingdom, you may have a right to lodge a comp…” MoreLess
“If you are not satisfied with our response and are in the European Economic Area or the United Kingdom, you may have a right to lodge a complaint with your local supervisory authority.”
perplexity.ai privacy policy (opens in a new tab) · 20 Oct 2026
Score history
Newest first. Only days when the score changed are listed.
1 Nov 2026
Score 51
Method 28 Oct 2026, update 2
-1
28 Oct 2026
Score 52
Method 28 Oct 2026, update 2
-8 · combines both 28 Oct updates (28 Oct 2026 - Update 1 and 28 Oct 2026 - Update 2)
23 Oct 2026
Score 60
Method 21 Oct 2026
+3 · Data fix
21 Oct 2026
Score 57
Method 21 Oct 2026
-3 · Method update
19 Oct 2026
Score 60
Method Not recorded
+3 · Reason not recorded
15 Oct 2026
Score 57
Method Not recorded
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