What is Perplexity’s Comet AI browser?
Ans: Comet is an AI-powered browser with a built-in assistant that can summarize content, manage tabs, and automate web tasks. It uses Perplexity’s ‘answer engine’ and is currently accessible to Max subscribers and early invitees.
How does Comet compare to Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge?
Ans: Unlike Chrome and Edge, Comet centers AI-generated answers and agentic automation, not just AI chat integration. Comet replaces web search with contextual AI summaries and lets users perform actions across browsing tasks right from a sidebar.
What unique features does Comet’s AI bring to everyday browsing?
Ans: Comet summarizes articles, manages tabs, automates form fills, schedules events, and performs controlled web actions. Users can chat directly with any web page’s content and even instruct the AI to ‘take control’ for complex workflows.
Is Comet available for all users?
Ans: Comet is currently offered to Perplexity Max subscribers and select invitees. Broader access is planned, including a free tier with limited features, but advanced AI automation will remain reserved for paid users.
Could Comet replace traditional search engines?
Ans: Comet directly integrates AI search, bypassing traditional engines with instant summaries and actions, potentially reducing the need for classic search. This model challenges Google’s dominance, especially if agentic browsing becomes mainstream