Perplexity, the AI-driven search engine, has announced plans to develop its own web browser.
In a recent update on X, the company introduced a signup list for the new browser, which is still under development. Details regarding its release date or design are not yet available, but it has been named Comet.
“Just as Perplexity transformed the search landscape, we’re on a mission to redefine the browser,” a spokesperson for the company told TechCrunch via email. “Stay tuned for more information.”
Comet: A Browser for Agentic Search by Perplexity
Coming soon. pic.twitter.com/SwVSwudgtN
— Perplexity (@perplexity_ai) February 24, 2025
Creating a new browser is no small feat, especially given the competitive landscape. With established players like Chrome and numerous third-party alternatives, Perplexity’s Comet enters a crowded arena. Notably, other upcoming browsers, such as The Browser Company’s Dia, are incorporating AI features similar to those of Perplexity.
Perplexity appears to be banking on its existing search user base to facilitate a swift launch and significant impact with Comet.
The company is rapidly expanding its range of offerings. Recently, it launched a “deep research” tool aimed at competing with products from OpenAI, Google, and xAI. This follows two other significant product unveilings in January: an AI assistant for Android and an API for AI-powered search.
Since its founding in 2022, Perplexity has reportedly secured over $500 million in funding from venture capitalists and boasts a valuation of around $9 billion. The search engine is currently handling more than 100 million queries weekly as it enhances its monetization strategies, including an advertising initiative.
However, Perplexity faces challenges related to ongoing legal disputes with various publishers. News Corp’s Dow Jones and the New York Post have filed lawsuits against the company, alleging “content kleptocracy.” Additionally, other news outlets have voiced concerns regarding the close replication of their content; notably, The New York Times issued a cease and desist to the startup just last month.
Despite these allegations, Perplexity claims to respect publisher content and offers a revenue-sharing program for content creators.
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