Perplexity challenges Google Chrome with new AI browser

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Perplexity has officially launched Comet, an AI-powered web browser that is now available to users subscribed to its $200-per-month Perplexity Max plan. 

Previously available only to a small group of Windows users as a beta test, Comet is now being rolled out more widely. 

It joins a growing trend of browsers, like Google Chrome and Arc by The Browser Company, that are integrating artificial intelligence directly into the browsing experience.

Comet is built using the same technology as Google Chrome, but what sets it apart is its deep integration with Perplexity’s AI. 

The browser uses Perplexity’s AI as its default search engine, and users can access an AI sidebar at any time. 

This sidebar can answer questions, summarize web pages, and even perform tasks like sending emails, finding directions, or helping with online purchases, essentially acting as a smart personal assistant built right into the browser.

Like other AI tools, Comet generates answers by pulling information from across the internet, similar to how ChatGPT or Google’s Gemini work. 

However, there are concerns about accuracy, as AI-generated responses can sometimes include errors. 

Also, Perplexity has faced legal challenges from publishers who claim its search tool reproduces entire articles without proper credit or permission.

Another major point of concern is user privacy. Perplexity has been open about using browser data to help target ads. 

The company has even expressed interest in buying Google Chrome if Google is forced to sell it due to ongoing antitrust issues. 

Whether or not that happens, the launch of Comet highlights a broader industry trend: turning the web browser into the main platform for AI tools, especially since your browsing history provides rich personal data that AI can use to tailor responses and suggestions.

If you’re interested in trying Comet, you can sign up for the waitlist on Perplexity’s website. Or, if you’re a paying Perplexity Max subscriber, you can use Comet right now.

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