Perplexity AI, the startup backed by Nvidia and Jeff Bezos, has officially launched its own web browser, Comet, to take on Google Chrome. It is said to transform how users search, read, and interact with web content. Built on Chromium, Comet is fully compatible with Chrome extensions and user bookmarks. However, its integration of Perplexity’s conversational AI will make it different from other browsers. The built-in assistant will understand and respond to users’ queries on any webpage.
Users can ask questions such as “summarise this article” or request comparisons, meeting bookings, and more, all without switching tabs or copying text.
Additionally, the Perplexity AI assistant is said to maintain context across sessions, remember prior searches, and assist with a range of tasks from shopping to scheduling. The company’s CEO, Aravind Srinivas, has said that Perplexity’s goal is to shift the web browsing experience from passive to intelligent and interactive. The browser will also automate functions such as tab cleanup, translation, and email composition.
Furthermore, all browsing data in Perplexity Comet will be stored locally and not used to train its AI models. The browser also features an ad blocker and offers users various privacy modes.
Perplexity Comet subscription price
Currently, Perplexity Comet is limited to Perplexity Max subscribers, who pay $200 per month. An invitation-only rollout is underway for Windows and Mac users. The mobile versions for Android and iOS are expected to follow later this year.
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Perplexity Comet Assistant: How to access
Users can access Comet Assistant by opening a sidecar on any web page, enabling the AI agent to view the content and answer queries about it.
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