Donald Trump’s Truth Social has just launched a brand new feature that’s making waves across the internet—a smart, AI-powered search engine called Truth Search AI. And yes, it’s aiming straight at Google’s search monopoly, promising to give users “direct, reliable answers” powered by the popular AI company Perplexity.
What’s Special About Truth Search AI?
- Truth Search AI runs on technology from San Francisco-based Perplexity, an “answer engine” that’s becoming famous for giving clear responses with reliable sources rather than just a list of links.
- According to Trump Media’s CEO Devin Nunes, this new tool is about making Truth Social even more powerful, especially for the so-called “Patriot Economy”.
- The AI search engine is available right now if you’re using Truth Social online, with plans to launch on iOS and Android apps soon.
How Is This Different from Google?
Unlike Google, where you see a ton of links, Truth Search AI gives you a short and clear answer, often with sources attached, thanks to Perplexity’s “Sonar API.” What’s even more interesting is that Truth Social gets to decide which sources the AI relies on—it often chooses conservative outlets like Fox News and Epoch Times. But, don’t expect only one-sided answers: some users have noticed the tool is willing to call out problems with things like tariffs and the economy—even when that doesn’t exactly flatter Trump or his policies.
Why Launch This Now?
Trump’s move is as much about politics as it is about tech. With ongoing talk about censorship and “Big Tech monopolies,” his team wants Truth Social to be the place for uncensored voices and alternative search results. The launch comes at a time when other big social platforms—like Elon Musk’s X and Meta’s Facebook—are also rolling out their own AI tools.
Controversy: Who Owns the Internet?
The partnership isn’t without drama. Big publishers like the BBC, Forbes, and Dow Jones have accused Perplexity of lifting content without permission. Perplexity denies these claims, saying critics simply don’t understand how modern AI tools scour and summarize public web pages. At the same time, this is happening while President Trump—both in office and in his company—pushes for the U.S. to take the lead in AI innovation, including signing new executive orders to cut red tape around American AI companies.
What’s Next for Users?
- If you’re on Truth Social via the web, you can try Truth Search AI now; mobile versions are on the way.
- Trump Media says they’ll keep improving this feature based on feedback.
- The hope? Truth Social wants to move beyond just news and memes, becoming a “one-stop shop” for information, streaming, and even financial tech.
Whether you love or loathe Trump, it’s clear his social platform is taking a bold step into the AI race. Only time will tell if Truth Search AI can really challenge Silicon Valley’s giants.
