Perplexity’s CEO Aravind Srinivas is shifting from fighting Google’s search dominance to building an AI-first browser called Comet — betting browsers are the future of AI agents. Motorola will pre-install Perplexity on its new Razr phones, thanks partly to antitrust pressure weakening Google's grip. Perplexity’s strategy? Build a browser that acts like an operating system, executing actions for users directly — while gathering the context needed to out-personalise ChatGPT.
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On Android and iOS, assistants are restricted. Apps like Uber, Spotify, and Instagram guard their data fiercely. AI agents can't fully access app information to act intelligently.
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“Answering questions will become a commodity,” Srinivas predicts. “The real value will be actions — booking rides, finding songs, ordering food — across services, without users lifting a finger.”Tweet
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If browsers become the new battleground for AI, will Google lose not just search — but its grip on the entire internet? Perplexity has already made headlines with its Perplexity AI cafe Seoul and its CEO has spoken out against Amazon's "Bullying Tactics". This move could reshape the landscape, especially as we see Google AI Overviews (with ads!) coming to APAC. The question of Will AI Agents Steal Your Job Or Help You Do It Better? also looms large in these discussions. Let us know in the comments below.
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This is a proper game-changer, innit? I've been saying for ages that Google's search results have become so cluttered with ads and SEO fluff. It’s hard to find genuine information these days. Aravind Srinivas is spot on for challenging them. An AI browser *is* the next big leap. I've seen how AI can filter out the noise, and if Perplexity can deliver a genuinely cleaner, more precise browsing experience, then good on them. It's time someone truly disrupted the status quo; this could be the revolution we’ve been waiting for.
Wah, this fella Aravind Srinivas really got the guts ah, taking on Google like that. I read the summary and it sounds like a proper David and Goliath story. But I'm quite curious about the "AI browser revolution" part. What exactly does this mean for the everyday user like myself? Is it just a glorified search bar, or will it genuinely change how we navigate the internet? Because honestly, if it's just another gimmick, then I don't see many Singaporeans switching from what they're used to, no matter how much AI is crammed in. We're practical folk, you know.
Wah, good on Srinivas! Google's search has been pretty stale for ages, a refresh is well overdue. This AI browser idea could really shake things up.
Interesting to see Perplexity challenging Google. I've been noticing how much more often I use Perplexity for focused searches lately, especially for academic stuff. It's a proper time-saver. Google feels heavier now, like navigating a huge bazaar when you just want one specific thing. This AI browser idea could be quite the game-changer if it gets the user interface right.
A bit kiasu, innit? Srinivas is going all in. My main concern is, how will an AI browser genuinely improve my day-to-day surfing experience beyond just the search function? Will it predict my needs, or just clutter the interface with more clever tech?
Ah, *mon Dieu*! Another challenger entering the ring against Google, it seems. This Aravind Srinivas, he has some *guts*, no? The idea of an “AI browser revolution” is certainly intriguing. But what does this really mean for us, the everyday internet user? Is it simply a smarter search bar, or something that fundamentally changes how we interact with information online? I am particularly curious about the Motorola partnership. Will this new browser be pre-installed, or an option we need to seek out? Because, let's be honest, unless it offers a truly compelling *avantage*, switching from what we know is a big ask. I'm keen to see if this is just bluster, or a genuine game changer.
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