Perplexity Sonar Pro + SafePipe
Perplexity Sonar Pro combines AI reasoning with real-time web search, providing grounded answers with citations. Unique hybrid approach involving both AI and web crawling.
Quick Start
import OpenAI from "openai";
const client = new OpenAI({
apiKey: "sp_your_key",
baseURL: "https://api.safepipe.eu/v1"
});
const response = await client.chat.completions.create({
model: "sonar-pro",
messages: [{ role: "user", content: "..." }]
});The GDPR Challenge
Perplexity's Sonar models are unique: they combine large language model reasoning with live web search. Responses include citations to real sources, reducing hallucinations. The tradeoff is that queries involve both AI inference and web crawling, processed through US infrastructure. For research and knowledge applications, SafePipe ensures queries don't expose personal data.
Without SafePipe
- ×Combines AI processing with web search—double exposure
- ×Search queries may be logged and analyzed
- ×US-based infrastructure for both AI and search
With SafePipe
- ✓Grounded AI responses with EU compliance
- ✓Research without exposing query content
- ✓Real-time information with PII protection
Comparison
| Feature | Direct API | + SafePipe |
|---|---|---|
| Data location | San Francisco, USA | Frankfurt 🇪🇺 |
| PII redaction | — | Auto |
| GDPR Art. 44 | Risk | ✓ |
| Schrems II | — | ✓ |
| Added latency | — | <30ms |
Use Cases
FAQ
How is Perplexity different from ChatGPT?
Perplexity combines AI with real-time web search, providing cited sources. This reduces hallucinations but involves more data processing. SafePipe ensures queries don't expose PII.
Are my Perplexity searches private?
No, Perplexity processes queries through US servers and may log search patterns. SafePipe redacts PII from your queries before they reach Perplexity.
Start using Perplexity Sonar Pro
1,000 free requests/month