Truth Social, the social media platform associated with former President Donald Trump, has launched an AI-powered search engine called Truth Search AI, developed in partnership with Perplexity. The feature is currently in beta testing on the web version of Truth Social and aims to provide direct answers with citations. While the AI search engine uses Perplexity's Sonar API to deliver real-time, sourced information, the platform can limit the sources it draws from, potentially giving Trump and his team control over the information presented. Initial tests have revealed discrepancies between the sources used by Truth Search AI and the public Perplexity engine, including citations of conservative news outlets but not exclusively pro-Trump sources. The AI tool has produced answers that contradict some Trump narratives, such as stating that the 2020 election was not stolen and that Trump's tariffs have not improved the overall U.S. economy. The launch follows a broader trend of social media platforms integrating AI features to enhance search and content delivery. Truth Search AI is positioned as a response to what Trump Media describes as "Big Tech's assault on free speech," aiming to offer more reliable results and potentially expand based on user feedback.