Perplexity Launches Free AI Browser Comet To Rival Google, OpenAI And Anthropic

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Perplexity AI launched its Comet browser globally for free, expanding beyond its $200/month premium tier. The AI-powered browser manages tasks like emails, shopping, and tab control while competing with tools from Google, OpenAI, and Anthropic. A premium Comet Plus tier adds publisher content, with mobile and multitasking features in development.

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00:02Perplexity AI said Thursday that its artificial intelligence-powered web browser, Comet,

00:07is now available worldwide for free, according to CNBC.

00:10The browser designed to function as a personal assistant to manage tabs, draft emails,

00:14shop online, and more.

00:15Comet was initially launched in July for Perplexity Max subscribers at $200 per month.

00:20The millions join in the wait list, the company said.

00:22Move comes as Perplexity seeks to expand its user base against rivals like Google,

00:26OpenAI, and Anthropik, which have all introduced AI-powered browser tools this year.

00:31Perplexity also recently rolled out Comet Plus, a subscription that provides access to content

00:35for major publishers, including CNN, Conde Nast, The Washington Post, and Le Bon.

00:40The company said additional features, such as a mobile version and background assistant,

00:44which can handle tasks simultaneously, are in development.

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