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Perplexity's Comet Browser to Challenge Google with Data Tracking

4/25/2025

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Perplexity CEO Aravind Srinivas unveiled an ambitious plan for Comet, a new browser designed to monitor user behavior beyond its app for targeted advertising. Slated for a May launch, Comet aims to collect extensive user data. In a strategic move, Perplexity has teamed up with Motorola for pre-installation and is negotiating with Samsung to challenge Google’s dominance.

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Perplexity CEO Aravind Srinivas unveiled an ambitious plan for Comet, a new browser designed to monitor user behavior beyond its app for targeted advertising. Slated for a May launch, Comet aims to collect extensive user data. In a strategic move, Perplexity has teamed up with Motorola for pre-installation and is negotiating with Samsung to challenge Google’s dominance.