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The AI browser wars have begun, and Perplexity just made the first move.

Three months ago, if you wanted to try Perplexity’s Comet browser, you’d have to shell out $200 per month. Today, it’s completely free. And according to Perplexity, millions of people have been waiting to get their hands on it.

The article discusses the launch of Perplexity’s Comet browser, which transitioned from a paid subscription model to being freely accessible to users. It explores features that set Comet apart from traditional browsers, particularly its AI-driven functionalities that enable it to perform tasks like summarization and automating interactions with webpages. The piece also addresses the competition in the AI browser market and the security vulnerabilities associated with Comet, raising concerns about user safety. Overall, it contemplates Comet’s potential as a productivity tool against the backdrop of current AI advancements and the implications of adopting such technology.

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