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Google vs. Perplexity Chrome Extension

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Google vs. Perplexity Chrome Extension
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A new Chrome extension allows users to chat with both Gemini and Perplexity AI simultaneously. The extension features a split-screen layout for easy comparison of responses and includes a verification function to fact-check answers. It is designed for personal use and is not available in the Chrome Web Store due to policy violations.

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Original publisherGitHub
Canonical URLhttps://github.com/sarons/dual-ai-chat
Publication timeSat, 23 May 2026 19:27:26 +0000
Retrieval time2026-05-23T19:37:27.624Z
Last seen2026-05-23T19:37:27.624Z
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Opening excerpt (first ~120 words) tap to expand

Dual AI Chat A Chrome extension that lets you chat with Gemini and Perplexity simultaneously. Type once, send to both, and cross-verify answers between them. Demo demo-dual-chat.mp4 Features Split-screen layout — Gemini loads in an iframe on the left, Perplexity opens as a side-by-side window on the right. Windows are auto-positioned to fill your screen. Unified chat input — Type a message once and it's sent to both AIs simultaneously. Cross-verify responses — Each AI response gets a "Verify" button that sends it to the other AI with "Is this true?" to fact-check. No API keys needed — Uses the free web interfaces of both services directly. Installation This is a personal-use extension (not published to the Chrome Web Store).

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