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Agency estimates put its annualized gross merchandise value run rate at nearly $2 billion

Comet’s pivot from a paid-only AI browser is Perplexity’s strategy for user acquisition as OpenAI’s ChatGPT Atlas enters the market

The move puts Perplexity at odds with OpenAI and Google, which are testing ads in AI tools

The launch adds pressure to Google and OpenAI in AI-powered e-commerce

The startup is aiming to compete with OpenAI’s Instant Checkout e-commerce feature

The deal makes Samsung the first TV maker to integrate Perplexity’s AI engine into its TVs

The move puts Perplexity in direct competition with Chrome, the leading web browser

Publishers will earn when their content drives traffic, search queries, and AI tasks

The AI startup says it will keep Google as Chrome’s default search engine if acquired

The company claims the format is designed to support user intent without disrupting the core experience

The move challenges Google’s dominant position as the default browser on Android

The AI search startup wants to claim a share of the browser market dominated by Google, Safari and Microsoft

Comet could deliver an agentic search experience beyond what traditional search offers

Firefox is exploring AI-powered search to stay relevant in the changing search engine market

CEO says Perplexity could hit 1 billion weekly queries by the end of 2025 if growth holds

The move could reduce Samsung’s dependence on Google and reshape its AI assistant strategy

The move adds pressure on Google Shopping as users shift toward AI-powered buying tools

Comet is part of Perplexity’s plan to compete more directly with Google’s ad business

The platform faces strong competition from Google, Microsoft, and OpenAI

Sonar aims to compete with Google, OpenAI, and Anthropic in the AI search space