Perplexity, a search engine that understands natural language, is set to launch its own web browser, entering a highly competitive field that has long been led by Google.
The new browser will be named Comet, but we currently have no information about its features or how it will fit into the existing browser market. Comet was revealed in a post on X, accompanied by an eye-catching animation but lacking any specific details.
After the announcement on X, Perplexity shared a link inviting users to sign up for beta access to the browser. Those who click the link will find a very basic website with no information and a simple form to enter their email address.
Upon entering an email address, we received a short email stating that Perplexity plans to add new users to the beta each week. Additionally, users can gain faster access by sharing Comet on social media and tagging Perplexity’s account.
Recently, the company has been broadening its range of products. For instance, it launched a research tool that competes with similar offerings from OpenAI and Google, along with Sonar, which is an API designed for AI-powered searches.
However, it will encounter tough competition in the web browser arena. Google Chrome is the most widely used browser globally, and even though Perplexity is advancing in AI search, it’s not the first to launch a browser that heavily uses generative AI features. The Browser Company, for example, introduced its Dia browser last December.
With Dia, users can enter commands in plain language into the search bar, such as looking for a document or webpage, or setting up a calendar event. Comet might offer similar capabilities, but we don’t have any confirmed details yet.
Up until now, most AI tools available to consumers have fallen into three main categories. These include general chatbots like ChatGPT and Claude, features that integrate deep learning models into existing software (like Adobe Photoshop or Apple’s iOS), and standalone applications aimed at transforming current software categories using AI (such as Cursor IDE).
There haven’t been many AI-specific applications in established categories until now, but we should expect an increase in such applications over the next few years.
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