MediumCapability
Perplexity introduces reasoning effort parameter for Sonar Deep Research
Action Required
Users can now optimize costs by adjusting the reasoning depth of Sonar Deep Research, enabling better control over token usage and reducing unexpected expenses.
AI Impact Summary
Perplexity is introducing a new `reasoning_effort` parameter for Sonar Deep Research, offering users granular control over the computational resources used during reasoning tasks. This allows users to optimize for both speed and thoroughness, directly impacting token consumption and, consequently, costs. The addition of this parameter provides a mechanism to manage response depth and aligns with Perplexity's commitment to cost-conscious AI solutions.
Perplexity introduces reasoning effort parameter for Sonar Deep Research
Affected Systems
Sonar Deep Research
- Date
- 1 May 2025
- Change type
- capability
- Severity
- medium