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Artificial intelligence (AI)<\/strong><\/a> startup Perplexity<\/strong><\/a> has reportedly made a surprising and audacious move \u2014 offering Google<\/a> $34.5 billion<\/strong> (approximately Rs. 3.02 lakh crore)<\/strong> to acquire the world\u2019s most popular open-source web browser, Google Chrome<\/strong><\/a>. This bid is notably larger than Perplexity\u2019s own valuation and comes amid heightened regulatory scrutiny and antitrust rulings against Google.<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n As reported by Bloomberg<\/strong><\/a>, Perplexity plans to secure the massive funding through major outside investors. Dmitry Shevelenko, Chief Business Officer at Perplexity<\/strong><\/a>, confirmed that multiple large investment funds have agreed to finance the deal in full. The AI firm, last valued at $18 billion (around Rs. 1.57 lakh crore), recently raised $100 million in a July funding round.<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n In a statement to TechCrunch<\/strong><\/a>, Perplexity assured that if the acquisition goes through, Chrome\u2019s core engine, Chromium, will remain open source. The company pledged an additional $3 billion (approximately Rs. 0.26 lakh crore) in continued investment. Crucially, Perplexity promised to keep Google as the default search engine in Chrome, rather than replacing it with its own AI-powered search.<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n This development follows an antitrust case in which the US Department of Justice accused Google<\/a> of striking anti-competitive deals, including paying Apple<\/a> over $15 billion annually to remain the default search engine on its devices. In the wake of the ruling, US regulators have reportedly suggested that Google should sell Chrome and make its search data accessible to competitors.<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Perplexity<\/a> already offers its own AI-powered browser, Comet, which features AI agents capable of performing complex tasks with minimal input. The company has ambitious plans to reach \u201ctens to hundreds of millions\u201d of users by 2026 and is in discussions with smartphone OEMs to pre-install Comet on their devices.<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Whether Google will entertain Perplexity\u2019s unprecedented bid remains uncertain, but the move has undoubtedly sparked significant industry interest and speculation.<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Latest Technology News | Updates<\/a> | Latest Electric Vehicle News | Updates<\/a> | Electronics News<\/a> | Mobile News | Updates<\/a> | Software Updates<\/a><\/p>\n \n Facebook<\/a> | Twitter<\/a> | WhatsApp Channel<\/a> | Instagram<\/a> | Telegram<\/a> | Threads<\/a> | LinkedIn<\/a> | YouTube<\/a><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Stay informed, Stay Connected!<\/p>\n The post Perplexity Eyes Bold Move: Reportedly Bids to Acquire Google Chrome in Deal Surpassing Its Own Valuation<\/a> appeared first on Before You Take<\/a>.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" \u00a0 Artificial intelligence (AI) startup Perplexity has reportedly made a surprising and audacious move \u2014 offering Google $34.5 billion (approximately Rs. 3.02 lakh crore) to acquire the world\u2019s most popular open-source web browser, Google Chrome. This bid is notably larger than Perplexity\u2019s own Continue reading Perplexity Eyes Bold Move: Reportedly Bids to Acquire Google Chrome in Deal Surpassing Its Own Valuation<\/span>The Acquisition Proposal<\/h3>\n
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