Comet Crashes the Chrome Party: Perplexity’s AI Browser Shoots for the Stars

Perplexity CEO Aravind Srinivas has officially launched the Comet browser for free to all users, positioning it as a transformative AI-powered personal assistant.

Key highlights from the announcement:

1. Comet is built on Chromium and integrates Perplexity’s AI to manage tabs, summarize content, shop online, and draft emails.
2. Initially exclusive to Max subscribers, Comet is now available to free, Pro, and Max users globally.
3. Srinivas emphasized Comet’s role as a thinking partner, collapsing complex workflows into fluid conversations.
4. The browser includes tools like Discover, Spaces, Shopping, Travel, Finance, and Sports, enhancing productivity.
5. Comet Plus, a $5 subscription, offers access to premium journalism while compensating publishers like CNN and The Washington Post.
6. A mobile version is in development, expanding accessibility beyond desktop.

This move challenges Chrome’s dominance and redefines what a browser can be.

Sources: DNA India, India Today, TechCrunch, CyberNews, CNBC.