SEARCH TO ACTION: AUTOMATING THE WEB WITH PERPLEXITY
The Perplexity Session, conducted on October 14th, 2025, at the Civil Seminar Hall in RV College of Engineering, Bengaluru, was an interactive and hands-on workshop designed to introduce students to the emerging paradigm of agentic browsing. Organized by the ACM Student Chapter of RV College of Engineering, the session highlighted how AI-powered research tools are transforming the way information is discovered, analyzed, and utilized.
Event Highlights
Introduction to agentic browsing and AI research
The session focused on familiarizing participants with agentic browsers, demonstrating how autonomous AI agents can streamline complex research workflows. Students were introduced to how AI can summarize information from multiple sources, automate repetitive tasks, and significantly improve productivity in research and learning.
Powered by Perplexity and demonstrated through Comet, the workshop showcased the future of intelligent, research-driven web interaction.
Live demonstrations and practical applications
A key highlight of the event was the live demonstrations, where participants explored real-world applications of agentic browsing. These demonstrations illustrated how Perplexity enables users to extract insights from research papers, videos, and diverse web sources simultaneously.
Students also learned how AI-driven automation can assist in managing complex tasks efficiently. The session further introduced agentic prompting techniques, enabling browsers to operate with enhanced autonomy and contextual understanding.
Interactive participation and engagement
The session witnessed enthusiastic participation from students across multiple disciplines, with registrations filling up quickly due to strong interest in AI-powered tools. In alignment with ACM’s community-driven approach, priority registration was given to ACM global and chapter members.
Interactive discussions, Q&A segments, and hands-on trials ensured that participants gained both conceptual clarity and practical exposure to the capabilities of Perplexity, especially in the context of academic research and project development.
Conclusion
The Perplexity Session proved to be a highly engaging and forward-looking initiative, equipping students with practical knowledge of AI-assisted research and agentic browsing. The event reinforced ACM RVCE’s commitment to fostering innovation, technical excellence, and experiential learning.
Participants were awarded certificates of participation, marking the successful conclusion of a session that provided valuable insights into the future of web-based intelligence.
