Perplexity AI Claims Amazon is Using Intimidation Tactics Regarding Shopping Agents
Perplexity AI Claims Amazon is “Bullying” Over Comet Browser Perplexity AI, the developer behind the AI-driven browser Comet, is accusing Amazon of “bullying” tactics after receiving a cease-and-desist letter. This letter demands that Perplexity prevent users from utilizing Comet to make purchases on Amazon’s platform. According to a recent report, the company stated it has […]
Reddit files a lawsuit against Perplexity AI for large-scale data scraping
Reddit Files Lawsuit Against Perplexity AI and Others Reddit has initiated legal action against Perplexity AI, along with three other companies, claiming that they have been scraping content from its platform on a large scale. The lawsuit, lodged in a New York federal court on Wednesday, accuses San Francisco-based Perplexity, which operates its own chatbot […]
Alphabet Stock (GOOGL) Declines as Perplexity Announces Free Version of Its $200 AI Browser
Shares of Alphabet (GOOGL), the tech giant behind Google Chrome, saw a dip in interest on Thursday afternoon. This decline followed the announcement from Prplexity AI, a startup supported by Nvidia (NVDA), that it would release a free version of its AI-powered browser, Comet. Consider your investment approach: Check out a significant discount on investment […]
User Data Compromised by Perplexity Comet Vulnerability, Reports Brave
In a recent demonstration, Brave Software showcased a security vulnerability in the Comet browser, powered by Perplexity AI. The flaw allowed AI assistants to be misled into revealing private user information by embedding hidden commands in requests. Even after a supposed fix weeks ago, Brave claims that the vulnerabilities remain. The issue was highlighted in […]
Perplexity to share AI search revenue with major media companies
Perplexity is rolling out a program aimed at helping traditional media outlets gain a portion of the revenue generated by articles shared on AI platforms. This seems like a move to preempt any legal challenges from major players in the industry. Aravind Srinivas, the CEO of Perplexity, mentioned that the startup, which has backing from […]
Perplexity AI proposes a $34.5 billion cash deal for the Google Chrome browser
Perplexity AI recently made an unsolicited cash offer of $34.5 billion for Alphabet’s Chrome browser. Led by Aravind Srinivas, this isn’t Perplexity’s first high-profile move; back in January, they proposed a merger with TikTok US to address concerns surrounding the app’s Chinese ownership. Acquiring Chrome could provide access to over 3 billion users, which would […]
Perplexity AI Exec Testifies Internet Giant Still Uses Exclusivity Deals to Beat Competition
As the Google Search Monopoly Case’s bailout phase continued, a witness to the confusion of AI startups testified that the exclusive contract of search giants prevented smartphone maker Motorola from setting confusion AI as the default assistant for new devices. AI Executive says Google’s exclusive contract is something like a “gun to the head” from […]
Perplexity AI makes pitch for TikTok purchase
Perplexity AI is making a pitch for Tiktok as the Trump administration's deadlines attack deals and quickly bring the ban on popular video sharing platforms closer to its ban. The Artificial Intelligence (AI) search engine, which first submitted a bid to fuse with Tiktok in January, claimed on Friday that it could create a new, […]
Perplexity AI submits proposal to merge with TikTok, give half to US government: report
According to multiple reports, as the popular video sharing apps stared at the national ban, Perprexity AI has submitted a merger proposal revised under Tiktok's Chinese parent ordinance. Under a new proposal, the US government owns up to half of the company after the initial recruitment of the future. The source of information familiar with […]
Perplexity AI submits bid to merge with TikTok US
Search engine platform Perplexity AI submitted a bid to merge with TikTok on Saturday, sources told The Hill. The move follows Friday's Supreme Court ruling upholding the decision to force a ban on TikTok, citing national security risks. The proposed transaction would combine Perplexity, TikTok US, and a new capital partner, according to . CNBC […]