#perplexity

Perplexity has launched its AI browser, Comet, on Android devices, expanding its AI-powered search from desktop to mobile. Perplexity plans to add more features in the coming weeks, including a conversational agent that can search across websites, shortcuts for quick AI actions, and a password manager. Perplexity’s move comes as other companies like OpenAI, Opera, and The Browser Company also explore AI browsers. Experts continue to raise questions about AI-assisted browsing security, and Perplexity has acknowledged potential risks and the need for stronger safeguards. Reddit has filed a lawsuit against AI company Perplexity for allegedly scraping its platform to train its AI search engine. Reddit claims Perplexity accessed its content without permission and used it to generate responses through its “answer engine.” The platform says it is one of the most commonly referenced sources in AI models, and companies must follow its data access policies if they want to use its content. Perplexity responded by saying its approach is “principled and responsible” and stated it would not be deterred from what it describes as support for openness and the public interest. According to Reddit, they sent Perplexity a cease-and-desist letter last year, but the company allegedly increased its use of Reddit content afterward. Read more in our articles including "Comet AI browser now available on Android" and "Reddit files lawsuit against Perplexity over data scraping".