News Summary

Perplexity, an AI search startup, has made its Comet AI-powered web browser available globally to all users, abolishing its previous subscription-only model. The browser, built on Chromium architecture, integrates AI capabilities such as page summarization, task execution, and workflow integration through a sidebar assistant. With features like tab management, email draft suggestions, and content extraction, Comet aims to enhance the browsing experience. The company is in talks to preinstall Comet on Android and potentially iOS devices, with a focus on user privacy by keeping many data points on the user’s device. The launch also introduces Comet Plus, a paid tier offering curated news and publisher revenue sharing.