AI Search: Real-Time Answers with Source Citations

Standard AI chatbots have a fundamental limitation: their knowledge has a cutoff date, and they can confidently state things that are wrong (hallucination). When you ask ChatGPT about recent events, current pricing, or the latest industry data, you might get outdated or fabricated information presented as fact.

This makes traditional AI chat unreliable for business decisions that depend on current, accurate data. You end up using AI for a draft, then spending 30 minutes fact-checking with Google — defeating the purpose of using AI in the first place.

AI Search solves this by combining the conversational convenience of AI with real-time web data and mandatory source citations.

Vincony's AI Search is powered by Perplexity Sonar, one of the most advanced real-time AI search models available.

Ask any question in natural language. No need for keyword-style queries. Ask it like you'd ask a knowledgeable colleague.

The system searches the live web, processes current sources, and synthesizes an answer that includes: Direct answer to your question Supporting context and nuance Numbered source citations linking to the actual web pages Related questions you might want to explore

Costs 3 credits per query — reflecting the computational cost of real-time web search and synthesis. Worth every credit when accuracy matters.

Use AI Search when: You need current information (prices, statistics, recent events) Accuracy is critical (legal, financial, medical, regulatory) You need to cite sources in your work You're fact-checking AI-generated content You're researching competitors or market data

Use AI Chat when: You're brainstorming or generating creative content You need help with code, writing, or analysis The topic doesn't require real-time data You're working with your own data or documents Speed and cost matter more than citations

Verify before publishing. Before publishing any AI-generated content with factual claims, run those claims through AI Search. It's a 3-credit insurance policy against publishing misinformation.

Research + Chat combo. Use AI Search for your initial research (3 credits), then switch to AI Chat (1 credit per message) for working with the verified information — drafting content, analyzing implications, or creating action plans.

Competitive intelligence. Ask about competitor pricing, features, funding, or recent announcements. Get current data with sources rather than outdated training data.

Stay current. Use AI Search for weekly industry briefings. "What were the most significant developments in [your industry] this week?" — with sources you can read further.

Client preparation. Before important meetings, search for the latest news about your client's company, industry, and competitors. Walk in better informed than anyone expects.