San Francisco – Perplexity AI has launched Comet, an AI-powered web browser designed to transform how users interact with online content, particularly focusing on the challenge of managing and revisiting saved information. The browser integrates an advanced AI assistant to summarize and retrieve content, addressing a common user frustration. As user Cameron Stow noted in a recent social media post, > "I saved posts all the time thinking I’d go back and revisit them. Usually never did. Now with Comet, I can ask it to find a saved post or summarize recent saved content from anywhere.
Comet's core functionality centers around its built-in AI assistant, which can summarize lengthy articles, web pages, and even YouTube videos, providing users with quick, digestible insights. This capability extends to managing personal data, with the assistant able to summarize emails and calendar events, and navigate web pages on behalf of the user. The browser aims to automate routine tasks, thereby reducing cognitive load and enhancing productivity.
Built on Chromium, Comet integrates Perplexity’s proprietary AI search engine and leverages large language models such as GPT-4o and Claude 4.0 Sonnet. This architecture allows the browser to perform complex tasks like comparing products, scheduling meetings, and even drafting emails directly within the browsing interface. The strategic move positions Comet as a direct challenger to established browsers like Google Chrome, with Perplexity AI, backed by investors including Nvidia, Jeff Bezos, and SoftBank, aiming to redefine the browsing experience.
Currently, access to Comet is limited to Perplexity Max subscribers, who pay $200 per month, with an invitation-only rollout for Windows and Mac users. Mobile versions for Android and iOS are anticipated later this year. While emphasizing local execution for user privacy, the browser's agentic capabilities mark a significant shift towards a more automated and intelligent interaction with the internet, promising to make digital workflows more efficient and goal-oriented.