Perplexity’s Comet AI Browser — Now Free and Available (What to Know)

Perplexity has announced Comet, an AI-native web browser that integrates Perplexity AI as the default search engine and pairs every search with a sidebar chatbot. Perplexity’s product page: https://www.perplexity.ai/comet/

Key points

• Availability: Perplexity is promoting Comet as available to download. Check the official product page above for the latest rollout details.
• Cost: Perplexity’s announcement indicates the company intends Comet to be free; some earlier reports and promotions referenced waitlists or paid priority access. Visit the product page for up-to-date pricing and access notes.
• What Comet does:
  • Uses Perplexity AI as the default search engine.
  • Provides a sidebar chatbot for answering questions, summarizing text, and — in some cases — taking actions (e.g., drafting emails, finding directions).
  • Aggregates web sources to generate AI responses; users should verify important facts independently.
• Roadmap & apps: Perplexity has mentioned a mobile version and a deeper AI assistant integration in development; check the product page for availability.
• Competition: Comet joins other AI-forward browsers such as Google Chrome (AI features) and The Browser Company’s Dia.

Safety & usage tips

• AI-generated answers can be helpful but may be incomplete or incorrect — always cross-check critical info.
• Review privacy and data-handling details on Perplexity’s site before installing.

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