Google has launched Gemini 3 Flash, a new AI model integrated into its AI Mode that promises search‑engine speed without sacrificing the advanced reasoning capabilities of the Gemini 3 family. The model is available worldwide for free, and Google says it can handle complex queries with greater precision while maintaining the quick response times users expect from traditional search. Alongside Gemini 3 Flash, the company is expanding access to Gemini 3 Pro and the Nano Banana Pro image‑generation tool, though higher usage limits require a Google AI Pro or Ultra subscription. Leia mais →

Google announced that its AI‑powered search feature, AI Mode, will soon display more in‑line links to the sources it draws information from. The update will place brief AI‑generated descriptions above a carousel of source links, helping users see where content originates. The change arrives as the European Commission investigates whether Google’s AI tools use publisher material without proper compensation. At the same time, Google is piloting new collaborations with publishers such as The Guardian, The Washington Post, and the Associated Press to explore AI‑driven audience engagement and real‑time news delivery. Leia mais →

The New York Times has filed a copyright infringement lawsuit against AI search company Perplexity, alleging that the firm’s commercial products repurpose the newspaper’s content without permission. The suit claims Perplexity’s retrieval‑augmented generation (RAG) technology crawls the web, reproduces articles verbatim or in near‑verbatim summaries, and delivers them to users as its own output. The lawsuit seeks monetary relief and an injunction to stop further use of the Times’ material. The filing follows similar actions by other publishers targeting Perplexity’s practices. Leia mais →

Perplexity has launched its AI‑centric Comet browser on Android, bringing the majority of the desktop version’s capabilities to mobile. Users can set Perplexity as their default search engine, interact with tabs via voice or text, and let the built‑in assistant research, shop, and summarize across open pages. The Android app also ships with an integrated ad blocker. Upcoming updates promise a conversational agent, shortcut actions, and a full password manager, while an iOS version is slated for the near future. The move follows earlier desktop releases and reflects strong carrier and OEM interest. Leia mais →

Google is piloting Scholar Labs, an AI‑driven search system aimed at surfacing research papers based on full‑text analysis rather than traditional metrics such as citation counts or journal impact factors. The demo highlighted a query about brain‑computer interfaces, returning a recent review paper and explanations of why it matched the request. Google spokesperson Lisa Oguike said the approach is meant to surface useful studies that might be missed by conventional filters, while researchers like Matthew Schrag and James Smoliga noted the trade‑offs between AI recommendations and established quality signals. Leia mais →

Google released Gemini 3, its newest large language model, making it instantly available through the Gemini app and AI search. The launch follows recent releases from competitors and introduces a research‑focused variant called Gemini 3 Deepthink for Ultra subscribers. Gemini 3 achieved record scores on the Humanity’s Last Exam and LMArena benchmarks, highlighting a notable jump in reasoning ability. Alongside the model, Google introduced Antigravity, a Gemini‑powered coding environment that blends chat, terminal, and browser windows to assist developers. The rollout aims to expand the model’s reach among millions of users and developers worldwide. Leia mais →

Peec AI, a Berlin‑based startup that monitors brand presence in AI‑driven search results, has closed a $21 million Series A led by Singular. The round follows a seed investment from 20VC and brings total backing from Antler, Combination VC, identity.vc and S20. The company reports more than $4 million in annual recurring revenue and a customer base of roughly 1,300 firms, including Axel Springer, Chanel and TUI. With plans to hire dozens of staff, open a New York sales office and expand its GEO (Generative Engine Optimization) platform, Peec AI aims to shape the emerging AI‑search market. Leia mais →

Snap Inc. announced a $400 million agreement with Perplexity AI to integrate the AI search engine directly into Snapchat’s chat interface. The partnership, slated for early 2026, will let users ask questions and receive conversational answers sourced from verifiable data. Snap expects the deal to start contributing to its revenue in 2026, and CEO Evan Spiegel suggested similar collaborations could follow. The move adds to Snap’s broader AI strategy, which already includes its MyAI chatbot, AI‑powered lenses, and the Snapchat+ subscription service. Leia mais →

Dropbox is bringing its Dash AI capabilities into the core Dropbox application, offering users AI‑driven search, file summarization, and contextual answers. Previously a separate tool for larger businesses, Dash is now being rolled out to a broader audience, initially to a small group of users with wider availability planned. The integration also includes a partnership with Mobius Labs to extend AI search to video, audio, and images in the near future. Users can join a waitlist to try the new features, and the Dash app remains available to teams of all sizes even without a Dropbox plan. Leia mais →

Perplexity has announced that its Comet AI browser, previously limited to paying Perplexity Max subscribers at $200 per month, is now free for everyone worldwide. The company says the move follows a surge in interest that saw millions sign up for a waitlist, which has now been removed. Comet integrates Perplexity’s AI as the default search engine and offers a sidebar chatbot that can answer questions, summarize text, and even perform actions like sending emails or finding directions. Perplexity also hinted at upcoming mobile versions and an integrative AI assistant, positioning Comet alongside other AI‑enhanced browsers such as Google Chrome and The Browser Company’s Dia. Leia mais →

Perplexity is opening its Comet AI‑powered web browser to everyone at no cost while introducing a new “background assistant” for subscribers of its Max plan. The free version retains the sidecar assistant that answers questions, summarizes pages, and helps with navigation. Max users gain access to higher‑performing AI models and a multitasking background assistant that can handle emails, shopping, and travel tasks from a central dashboard. The move positions Comet against established browsers like Google Chrome and newer AI‑focused options such as The Browser Company’s Dia, as the market anticipates OpenAI’s own AI browser launch. Leia mais →

Brave announced a new feature for its AI‑driven search suite, Ask Brave, that delivers longer, report‑style answers alongside its existing AI Answers summaries. The enhancement automatically detects query intent, offers richer content such as videos, news articles, and product links, and integrates a chat mode powered by Deep Research. Users can trigger Ask Brave with a double question‑mark (??) or the ask button, and the company says the feature will boost the already high volume of AI‑generated responses while preserving privacy through encrypted, auto‑deleting chats. Leia mais →

PayPal and its mobile‑payment arm Venmo are rolling out a promotion that gives U.S. users a free 12‑month subscription to Perplexity Pro, the AI‑enhanced service from the NVIDIA‑ and Bezos‑backed startup. The deal also grants access to Perplexity’s new Comet browser, which embeds the company’s AI as the default search engine and runs on Chromium. Users can claim the offer through the PayPal or Venmo apps, and a $50 credit is available for linking three subscriptions via PayPal’s new subscription hub. The promotion runs through the end of the year, after which the Pro plan auto‑renews at the standard rate. Leia mais →

Encyclopedia Britannica and its subsidiary Merriam-Webster have filed a federal lawsuit against AI search company Perplexity, alleging that the firm scrapes their sites, copies definitions, and misuses their trademarks. The complaint claims Perplexity’s answer engine steals copyrighted material, diverts web traffic, and attaches the publishers’ names to inaccurate or incomplete content. Backed by investors such as Jeff Bezos, Perplexity has faced similar legal challenges from News Corp and other media outlets, while also partnering with publications like Time and the Los Angeles Times and launching a chatbot with World History Encyclopedia. Leia mais →

PayPal and its mobile‑payment arm Venmo are rolling out a promotion that gives U.S. users a free 12‑month subscription to Perplexity Pro, the AI‑enhanced service from the NVIDIA‑ and Bezos‑backed startup. The deal also grants access to Perplexity’s new Comet browser, which embeds the company’s AI as the default search engine and runs on Chromium. Users can claim the offer through the PayPal or Venmo apps, and a $50 credit is available for linking three subscriptions via PayPal’s new subscription hub. The promotion runs through the end of the year, after which the Pro plan auto‑renews at the standard rate. Leia mais →

PayPal and its mobile‑payment arm Venmo are rolling out a promotion that gives U.S. users a free 12‑month subscription to Perplexity Pro, the AI‑enhanced service from the NVIDIA‑ and Bezos‑backed startup. The deal also grants access to Perplexity’s new Comet browser, which embeds the company’s AI as the default search engine and runs on Chromium. Users can claim the offer through the PayPal or Venmo apps, and a $50 credit is available for linking three subscriptions via PayPal’s new subscription hub. The promotion runs through the end of the year, after which the Pro plan auto‑renews at the standard rate. Leia mais →

Encyclopedia Britannica and its subsidiary Merriam-Webster have filed a federal lawsuit against AI search company Perplexity, alleging that the firm scrapes their sites, copies definitions, and misuses their trademarks. The complaint claims Perplexity’s answer engine steals copyrighted material, diverts web traffic, and attaches the publishers’ names to inaccurate or incomplete content. Backed by investors such as Jeff Bezos, Perplexity has faced similar legal challenges from News Corp and other media outlets, while also partnering with publications like Time and the Los Angeles Times and launching a chatbot with World History Encyclopedia. Leia mais →

Encyclopedia Britannica and its subsidiary Merriam-Webster have filed a federal lawsuit against AI search company Perplexity, alleging that the firm scrapes their sites, copies definitions, and misuses their trademarks. The complaint claims Perplexity’s answer engine steals copyrighted material, diverts web traffic, and attaches the publishers’ names to inaccurate or incomplete content. Backed by investors such as Jeff Bezos, Perplexity has faced similar legal challenges from News Corp and other media outlets, while also partnering with publications like Time and the Los Angeles Times and launching a chatbot with World History Encyclopedia. Leia mais →

PayPal and its mobile‑payment arm Venmo are rolling out a promotion that gives U.S. users a free 12‑month subscription to Perplexity Pro, the AI‑enhanced service from the NVIDIA‑ and Bezos‑backed startup. The deal also grants access to Perplexity’s new Comet browser, which embeds the company’s AI as the default search engine and runs on Chromium. Users can claim the offer through the PayPal or Venmo apps, and a $50 credit is available for linking three subscriptions via PayPal’s new subscription hub. The promotion runs through the end of the year, after which the Pro plan auto‑renews at the standard rate. Leia mais →

Encyclopedia Britannica and its subsidiary Merriam-Webster have filed a federal lawsuit against AI search company Perplexity, alleging that the firm scrapes their sites, copies definitions, and misuses their trademarks. The complaint claims Perplexity’s answer engine steals copyrighted material, diverts web traffic, and attaches the publishers’ names to inaccurate or incomplete content. Backed by investors such as Jeff Bezos, Perplexity has faced similar legal challenges from News Corp and other media outlets, while also partnering with publications like Time and the Los Angeles Times and launching a chatbot with World History Encyclopedia. Leia mais →