Perplexity Acquires Social Media Platform from Professionals, Read.cv

Perplexity, the AI-powered search engine, has acquired Read.cv, a social media platform aimed at professionals.

The acquisition marks the end of Read.cv’s operations, with the platform set to wind down by Friday. Users will have until May 16 to export their data, including profiles, posts, and messages.

Read.cv, founded in 2021 by Andy Chung, offered tools for professionals to share resumes, connect with peers, and even post job listings. It competed with LinkedIn but focused on a more niche, community-driven experience.

Perplexity CEO Aravind Srinivas expressed excitement about the acquisition, emphasizing the shared mission of making knowledge more open and accessible. He also praised the Read.cv team for their expertise in designing consumer and social experiences.

Details about the future direction of the acquisition remain sparse, but it signals Perplexity’s continued expansion into the professional and social media space.