๐Ÿ†• Perplexity AI Launches Comet Browser

๐Ÿ†• Perplexity AI Launches Comet Browser
Hereโ€™s a crisp rundown of the key points from the article:

๐Ÿง  What Is Comet?

  • Comet is a new AI-powered web browser from Perplexity AI.
  • It replaces traditional browsing with agentic AI that can think, act, and make decisions for users.
  • Users can ask questions, do research, perform tasks, and compare productsโ€”all within a single interface.

๐Ÿš€ Why It Matters

  • Google Chrome currently dominates the market with a 68% global share.
  • Comet is positioned to challenge Chrome, Safari, Microsoft Edge, and Firefox.

๐Ÿ”’ Privacy & Accessibility

  • Comet stores data locally and does not train its models on personal user data.
  • Initially available to Perplexity Max subscribers ($200/month), with broader rollout coming via invite this summer.

๐Ÿค– Backing & Expansion

  • Supported by investors like Nvidia, Jeff Bezos, and SoftBank.
  • Launch aligns with Perplexityโ€™s goal to tap into AI-driven advertising and e-commerce.

๐Ÿ—ž๏ธ Media Controversy

  • Perplexity has faced criticism for using content from outlets like Forbes and the Wall Street Journal without permission.
  • In response, it launched a publisher partnership program to collaborate with news organizations.

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