On Monday, Perplexity, the AI-powered search engine company, took a bold step by announcing the upcoming launch of a new web browser named Comet. Described as an "agentic" browser, Comet will leverage artificial intelligence to automate tasks and simplify the browsing experience. This marks Perplexity's entry into the competitive browser market, dominated by well-known players like Google Chrome.
Since its founding in 2022, Perplexity has been known for shaking up the world of online search. With the debut of Comet, the company is aiming to expand its innovation beyond search engines and transform how users interact with the internet.
While the company hasn’t disclosed all the details yet, like whether the browser will be based on Chromium or which platforms it will support, users can already sign up to be among the first to try out the new browser. However, the exact release date remains a mystery.
Perplexity’s move into the browser market is a big deal, especially considering the stiff competition from industry giants like Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, and Safari. The company will also face newer, AI-driven competitors like Dia, developed by The Browser Company.
This browser announcement comes on the heels of Perplexity’s other innovations, such as a new "deep research" tool that goes head-to-head with products from tech giants like OpenAI, Google, and xAI. Earlier this year, Perplexity also launched an AI assistant for Android and an API for AI-powered search. With over 100 million search queries processed weekly, Perplexity has raised more than $500 million in venture capital and is valued at an impressive $9 billion.
However, Perplexity’s growth hasn’t come without challenges. The company is currently facing legal battles with major publishers like News Corp’s Dow Jones and the NY Post, who have raised concerns over content reproduction. Despite these hurdles, Perplexity continues to push forward with its vision of transforming the digital landscape with cutting-edge AI tools. The launch of Comet may very well be the next major milestone in this journey, offering a smarter, more efficient way to browse the web.
Source: https://in.mashable.com/tech/90326/...omet-to-compete-with-google-chromes-dominance
Since its founding in 2022, Perplexity has been known for shaking up the world of online search. With the debut of Comet, the company is aiming to expand its innovation beyond search engines and transform how users interact with the internet.
While the company hasn’t disclosed all the details yet, like whether the browser will be based on Chromium or which platforms it will support, users can already sign up to be among the first to try out the new browser. However, the exact release date remains a mystery.
Perplexity’s move into the browser market is a big deal, especially considering the stiff competition from industry giants like Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, and Safari. The company will also face newer, AI-driven competitors like Dia, developed by The Browser Company.
This browser announcement comes on the heels of Perplexity’s other innovations, such as a new "deep research" tool that goes head-to-head with products from tech giants like OpenAI, Google, and xAI. Earlier this year, Perplexity also launched an AI assistant for Android and an API for AI-powered search. With over 100 million search queries processed weekly, Perplexity has raised more than $500 million in venture capital and is valued at an impressive $9 billion.
However, Perplexity’s growth hasn’t come without challenges. The company is currently facing legal battles with major publishers like News Corp’s Dow Jones and the NY Post, who have raised concerns over content reproduction. Despite these hurdles, Perplexity continues to push forward with its vision of transforming the digital landscape with cutting-edge AI tools. The launch of Comet may very well be the next major milestone in this journey, offering a smarter, more efficient way to browse the web.
Source: https://in.mashable.com/tech/90326/...omet-to-compete-with-google-chromes-dominance
