Perplexity’s Comet AI browser now free; Max users get new 'background assistant' | TechCrunch
Quick Answer
Perplexity's Comet AI browser is now free for all users, featuring a sidecar assistant for web navigation and content management.
Quick Take
Paid Max subscribers gain access to a new background assistant for multitasking, enhancing productivity with tools for email, project management, and more.
Key Points
- Comet browser launched for free after initial Max plan subscription.
- Background assistant for Max users can handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Free users can access tools like Discover, Spaces, and Shopping.
- Comet Plus subscription available for $5/month, enhancing AI news alternatives.
- Perplexity aims to compete against major browsers like Google Chrome.
Source Excerpt
AI search startup Perplexity is making its new Comet browser available to everyone in the world for free as it works to position the product against big browsers and search engines. For certain paid subscribers, the startup has also launched a new ‘background assistant’ to handle multiple tasks via Comet.
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