Desk Reports:
So, I’ve got some interesting news about Perplexity, that AI search company we’ve been talking about. They are seriously pushing forward with the rollout of their special AI browser, which they call Comet. And guess what? It’s finally available to download for Android mobile devices right from the Google Play Store! Honestly, this is a big deal for Android users.
The truth is, Comet had a pretty exclusive start. It first debuted this summer, but only for Perplexity’s super high-rolling subscribers—you know, the ones paying $200 a month for the Pro plan. But then, surprisingly, they expanded access to everyone last month. Now, it’s completely free on Android, just like it is on their other platforms, and it carries over a lot of the cool features from the desktop version. This mobile option gives you full access to Perplexity’s AI assistant; it can summarize your searches or, even better, you can just talk to it using voice commands.
Now, let’s be real about why they’re doing this. Perplexity has been totally straightforward about their main goal with the browser: they want to collect customer data so they can target ads more effectively. They’re not exactly hiding it, which is… something.
And, in reality, they are definitely not the only AI or tech company trying to integrate artificial intelligence directly into the browsing experience. This whole trend has already started causing friction, especially drawing complaints from giants like Amazon, particularly around how AI is being used in shopping. Because, you know, while these efforts could mean big paydays for the companies, they could also yield some pretty huge opportunities for scammers. It’s an exciting but slightly terrifying new landscape, wouldn’t you say?
