Perplexity's Comet AI Browser Now Free Worldwide

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Techno-skeptic narrative

Perplexity's free Comet browser faces an uphill battle in a crowded AI market. Google has already integrated Gemini into Chrome, while OpenAI and Anthropic have their own browser solutions, making Perplexity a late entrant in the fight against established giants. The company's controversial history of lifting content without credit and its failed $34.5 billion Chrome bid show desperation rather than innovation.

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Techno-optimist narrative

Comet is a revolutionary breakthrough that's radically transforming how people interact with the internet. Users increase their question-asking by 6–18 times on their first day, proving the current web has stifled natural curiosity. With millions on the waitlist and innovative features like Background Assistants, Comet offers the superior internet experience people desperately want.

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