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 →