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Amazon rolls out text-based shopping through Alexa
Amazon said the new text feature lets users research and compare products, track deals and price drops, and have Alexa for Shopping complete purchases on their behalf.
AI shopping agents could threaten Amazon and Walmart's ad business
Retail powerhouses Walmart and Amazon are also the world's two largest retail media businesses, dominating the estimated $74.4 billion in US retail media spending with a combined 88% share of that market, according to projections from data firm Emarketer. But digital assistants could soon disrupt that business.
Perplexity AI sued by startup for allegedly stealing 'wake word' technology
The heavily redacted complaint, filed on Thursday, said that Perplexity stole DaVoice's secrets after the companies collaborated on unspecified technology "built with DaVoice's proprietary source code, inference logic, network architecture, training approaches, training data, and know-how."
Amazon loses US court ban on Perplexity's AI shopping tools
In a novel legal dispute, the San Francisco-based 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals determined that Amazon was unlikely to succeed on its claim that Perplexity's AI agents violated a federal computer-hacking law.
Meta partners with news outlets to expand AI content
Meta announced Friday it will integrate content from major news organizations into its artificial intelligence assistant to provide Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp users with real-time information. The feature will allow users to access "more diverse content sources" and receive links to partner websites to dive deeper into stories, Meta said in a blog post.
Amazon lawsuit ‘threat to all internet users’: Perplexity
Artificial intelligence (AI) startup Perplexity termed the lawsuit brought by Amazon against its agentic shopping tool a “threat to all internet users.” The online retail giant has approached the US District Court for the northern district of California to prohibit the use of Perplexity’s Comet AI agent on its platform, citing security risks and misconduct.
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Perplexity shopping bot not welcome at Amazon shop
Amazon has ordered AI startup Perplexity to stop its Comet bot from shopping on its site, claiming it breaks rules and gives poor customer experiences. Perplexity calls Amazon’s move bullying. The dispute comes as tech firms race to build AI agents that can browse, shop, and complete online tasks autonomously.
Perplexity's Chrome-killer browser can buy stocks for you on Zerodha? Arvind Srinivas reacts to viral Reddit post
A Reddit post claims Perplexity’s Comet Browser executed stock trades on Zerodha and applied for an IPO using simple AI commands. CEO Arvind Srinivas shared it, highlighting Comet’s potential to automate complex financial tasks via natural language prompts.
Comet browser can help companies to hire less, says Perplexity CEO
Perplexity's Comet browser, designed as an autonomous personal assistant to boost productivity, was made free for all users. The company also launched Comet Plus, a new $5 monthly news subscription featuring content from major publishers who will be compensated from a $42.5 million revenue pool for user engagement.
Perplexity AI makes Comet browser free for everyone
Perplexity AI has made its Comet browser free for all users, as announced by CEO Aravind Srinivas. The company also introduced Comet Plus, a new subscription for news consumption featuring content from major publishers like CNN and The Washington Post. Publishers will be compensated from a $42.5 million revenue pool for their content.
Perplexity acquires Visual Electric to rival OpenAI’s Sora, Google’s Nano Banana
Perplexity AI has acquired Visual Electric, an AI-based image and video generation platform. The Visual Electric team will join Perplexity to develop new consumer product experiences, while Visual Electric winds down its current operations over 90 days, offering refunds and data export.
Perplexity AI launches Comet browser and Email Assistant in India: Here's a guide to download, email tools usage, and cost
Personalized AI (Google Trends): Perplexity has =launched its AI-powered browser, Comet, for Pro subscribers in India. Comet, already available on Mac and Windows, offers an AI assistant to automate tasks like tab management and summarization. The browser features a unique workspace and AI-driven recommendations, aiming to enhance online efficiency for work and research.
Perplexity gives India Pro users access to AI browser Comet
Perplexity’s AI browser, Comet, will launch for Pro subscribers on September 22 after its July debut. Users will also access the Comet assistant to automate tasks like booking meetings or sending emails. Access is limited to Pro, Max subscribers, and invite-only waitlist users, with more invites released weekly.
Browser battles: Chrome’s AI upgrade takes aim at Perplexity’s Comet
Currently available in the US, Gemini can clarify user queries on any webpage and even across multiple tabs on Mac, Windows desktop, and Android devices. The company said the feature will also be available to businesses in the coming weeks through Google Workspace, and added that Gemini will soon be built into iOS.
Perplexity finalises $20 billion valuation round: Report
Run by Aravind Srinivas, Perplexity in August made a $34.5 billion unsolicited all-cash offer for Alphabet's Chrome browser, a bid far above its own valuation. The Nvidia-backed startup has taken on Google Chrome with its AI browser, Comet, that can perform certain tasks on a user's behalf.
PayPal, Venmo users to gain early access to Perplexity's Comet AI browser
The Nvidia-backed startup provides artificial intelligence search tools that deliver information summaries to users, looking to take on OpenAI and Google in the AI-powered search industry.
Perplexity AI to share search revenue with publishers
Perplexity AI on Monday said it will begin paying out millions of dollars to media outlets as part of a new model for sharing search revenue with publishers. A revenue-sharing model by Perplexity would be a peace offering to publishers and bolster its defenses against accusations of free-riding on their work.
AI upstart Perplexity shocks tech world with $34.5 billion bid to snatch Google Chrome
Perplexity Chrome latest news: Perplexity AI has offered $34.5 billion for Google's Chrome. This bid comes amid Google's legal challenges. The US Department of Justice wants Google to divest Chrome. They believe it will promote fair competition. Google is resisting this proposal. Perplexity, known for its AI search engine, recently launched its own browser.
Nikhil Kamath and Perplexity's Aravind Srinivas spark a tweet thread that could shake up India’s stock market updates
Zerodha cofounder Nikhil Kamath and Perplexity AI CEO Aravind Srinivas exchanged messages hinting at a collaboration to integrate Indian stock market data into Comet, Perplexity’s AI-powered browser launched in July. With Zerodha’s 12 million active users and Perplexity’s real-time AI capabilities, this move could transform how investors access market information online. A call scheduled for Monday could mark the start of a partnership. No formal deal has been announced yet.
Comet browser to fully replace recruiters, admin assistants: Perplexity AI CEO
According to Aravind Srinivas, the Comet browser, coupled with advanced language models, automated most recruitment tasks. He said a single prompt on the Comet browser can handle candidate sourcing, outreach, response tracking, and spreadsheet updates.
Perplexity’s Comet lets users order food with AI prompts, says CEO Aravind Srinivas
Perplexity AI’s new browser, Comet, can now place food orders directly from restaurants, skipping delivery apps to cut costs. It also automates LinkedIn tasks. Designed as an AI assistant, Comet replaces traditional browsing with smart actions. The browser is in invite-only beta, with more features coming soon.
Perplexity CEO Aravind Srinivas has advice for youngsters busy on social media watching reels
Perplexity CEO Aravind Srinivas has a direct message for the next generation of workers: stop wasting time scrolling through Instagram and start mastering AI tools. Speaking in multiple public conversations, he warned that artificial intelligence is reshaping job markets at a pace humans are struggling to match. With updates arriving every few months, adaptability is now essential. He called on young people to either learn AI or use it to build something new, or risk being sidelined in an increasingly automated world.
Perplexity in talks with phone makers to pre-install Comet AI mobile browser on devices
Perplexity AI, backed by Nvidia, is in talks with mobile makers to pre-install its AI-powered Comet browser, aiming to rival Google. Comet, currently in beta, offers agentic AI features like task automation and personal data queries. Perplexity hopes to reach millions, following a $14 billion valuation and major investor backing.
This AI browser may replace 2 office jobs you thought were safe, and it's coming for your job next
Perplexity CEO Aravind Srinivas introduces Comet, an AI-powered browser poised to automate knowledge work. Comet aims to replace administrative assistants and recruiters by handling tasks like candidate sourcing, scheduling, and email management. While currently invite-only, Comet signals a significant shift in office work, sparking debate among tech leaders about AI's role in job replacement versus augmentation.
Perplexity: How 31-year-old Indian founder is trying to shake ChatGPT, Google's Gemini AI dominance
Perplexity AI, led by Aravind Srinivas, has surpassed ChatGPT to become the top free app on Apple's App Store, fueled by a strategic partnership with Airtel. This collaboration grants Airtel customers complimentary access to Perplexity Pro, valued at Rs 17,000 annually, unlocking advanced AI models and exclusive features.
Startup Perplexity AI hits $18 billion valuation after $100 million funding round
The company raised $100 million in this latest investment, which builds on a previous round from a few months ago that valued Perplexity at $14 billion.The growing adoption of chatbots and the rise of AI agents have increased investor enthusiasm in such startups.
Big Tech cannot copy Perplexity’s Comet, says CEO Aravind Srinivas
Perplexity AI, backed by Nvidia, launched Comet, a web browser with AI-powered search capabilities, earlier this month, as the startup seeks to challenge the dominance of market leader Alphabet's Google Chrome. On the issue of online backlash on Perplexity’s products, with comments like “Perplexity is dead,” Srinivas said they are always fun to read.
Google killer? Perplexity’s Comet browser is blowing minds – features, free tools and why it might replace Chrome
Perplexity, an AI startup, has launched Comet, an AI-powered web browser designed to enhance user intelligence. Comet allows users to interact with enterprise applications, ask complex questions via voice or text, and conduct entire browsing sessions. It is available to Perplexity Max subscribers, priced at $200 per month, with invite-only access rolling out later.
Nvidia-backed Perplexity's Comet will it change the way you browse the internet: How is it different from Chrome?
Nvidia-backed Perplexity AI said on Wednesday it has launched Comet, a new web browser with AI-powered search capabilities, aiming to disrupt a market long dominated by Alphabet’s Google Chrome. Perplexity aims to replace traditional navigation with agentic AI that can think, act, and decide on behalf of users. Comet enables users to ask questions, perform tasks, and conduct research in a single, unified interface.
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