Perplexity, the Nvidia-backed AI startup, has officially launched Comet, its first all‑in‑one AI‑powered browser. Built on Chromium, Comet combines Perplexity’s intelligent search engine with context‑aware AI capabilities—giving users a more integrated way to explore the web Reuters
🧠 What Sets the Perplexity Comet Browser Apart
- AI‑powered browsing built for flow. Comet shifts from traditional tab overload to an intelligent interface that keeps context and adapts to your train of thought
- Comet Assistant in the sidebar. This agent can summarize articles, analyze email threads, manage tabs, book meetings, and complete purchases—all without leaving the page
- Privacy‑minded by design. Comet stores browsing data locally and offers strict tracking protections—appealing to privacy-conscious users
- Chromium foundation. Built on Chromium ensures compatibility with extensions and enables easy migration of bookmarks and settings
📈 Strategic Impact in the AI Browser Landscape
Comet marks a bold move by Perplexity to challenge Google’s Chrome (~68% browser market share as of June 2025) YouTube+15Reuters+15Storyboard18+15. By integrating AI at the core of browsing, Perplexity aims to shift user behavior—from passive navigation to active thinking and agentic task execution
This launch comes amid heightened competition: OpenAI is working on its own AI browser, while others like Dia from The Browser Company, Opera, and Brave are also adding AI layers
💰 Availability, Pricing, and Investor Confidence
- Availability: Starting today for Perplexity Max subscribers at $200/month, with broader rollouts via invite lists throughout the summer TechCrunch
- Backing and valuation: Perplexity recently raised $500 million in a funding round, raising its valuation to $14 billion—highlighting strong confidence in Comet and broader AI agent plans
🌍 What This Means for Users
The Perplexity Comet browser delivers a seamlessly integrated AI experience:
- Quickly get summaries and insights without opening multiple tabs.
- Use AI to perform real tasks—purchase, book, organize—directly in-browser.
- Gain increased privacy with local data handling.
- Maintain functionality with Chrome-based tools and habits.
⏳ The Road Ahead
As Comet moves beyond beta and reaches more users, Perplexity plans to continuously evolve its roadmap with new features based on user feedback
CEO Aravind Srinivas emphasizes that AI agents like Comet represent “the next web battleground,” where intelligence and action become seamless parts of browsing—not optional add-ons
