Perplexity’s Comet is an AI web browser set to rival Google Chrome

The year 2025 is barely out of the starting gate, and yet, the AI landscape has already transformed dramatically. From DeepSeek bursting onto the scene to ChatGPT sliding into your WhatsApp messages, artificial intelligence continues to evolve at breakneck speed with no signs of slowing down.

Now, Perplexity is shaking things up even further with its latest announcement: “Comet” — an AI-powered web browser that is here to challenge industry giants such as Google Chrome. Let’s dive into what this means and how the new contender plans to work:

Perplexity announces AI browser Comet: What's there to know?

Perplexity, via a post on X (formerly Twitter), teased how it will be building its very own web browser. While the company did not reveal further details on its creative, an interview with TechCrunch revealed how it plans to ‘reinvent’ the browsing experience.

The post encourages users to sign up for a waitlist, stating that the new feature will be “coming soon” for everyone. This announcement follows shortly after Perplexity introduced its Deep Research tool, which helps users save time by performing in-depth research and analysis automatically. With Comet, the company is expanding into a more competitive field, positioning itself against well-established browser names that have dominated the market for years.

When will Perplexity Comet be available for everyone?

The post doesn’t reveal a specific timeline for when the AI web browser will launch. It also doesn’t clarify whether Comet will be available to both free users and those with Perplexity Pro subscriptions. While this represents a significant advancement for artificial intelligence, the browser will likely need time to establish credibility and gain user trust in a market dominated by established players.

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Perplexity hasn’t provided details about how the browser will actually work or be implemented. However, for the latest updates on Comet and other tech developments, you can stay subscribed to Unboxed by Croma