Perplexity has launched a new AI web browser called Comet, which comes with a built-in sidebar assistant. This browser takes information from the user's open tabs to provide answers, summaries, and suggestions. Currently, it is only available to Max subscribers.
Comet AI Browser: Another significant step has been taken in the world of artificial intelligence — Perplexity.ai has launched its own AI-powered web browser called Comet. This browser not only makes internet browsing faster and smarter, but also helps the user like a personal digital assistant. Comet brings a revolutionary experience for users who want to find information in depth and understand it quickly.
What is Perplexity Comet?
Comet browser, developed by Perplexity, is an AI-based in-house web browser that is based on Chromium. Its most special feature is its built-in sidebar assistant, which makes the experience fully interactive by collecting information from the user's open tabs, creating summaries, and answering questions.
AI Sidebar Assistant: Your Digital Assistant
Comet's AI assistant, in a way, takes your online research and browsing to auto-pilot mode.
It can:
- Extract necessary information from all open tabs
- Summarize any webpage
- Answer user questions
- Compare products and suggest better options
- Compare delivery, prices, and reviews available on a website
For example, if you are looking at a mobile phone on an e-commerce site, this AI chatbot can find that specific phone on other websites with better offers and delivery.
Early access only for Max subscribers
Perplexity has currently made the Comet browser available only to those with the Max subscription plan, priced at $200 per month (approximately ₹17,100).
- If you are not a Max user, you can register your name on the waiting list.
- The company has stated that Comet will be given to a limited number of users through invite-only access in the summer.
On which platforms is Comet available?
Comet is currently only available for Windows and Mac operating systems.
- It is based on Chromium, so its user interface looks quite similar to Chrome, but AI features set it apart.
- There is a possibility of Linux and mobile versions coming in the future.
A new style of search
The same search engine that is used on Perplexity's website works in the Comet browser. That is, when you search on a topic, you will get not only links, but also an authentic, summarized answer of that topic – as if a smart research assistant is preparing the answer for you.
Example:
- Question: 'What is India's GDP growth rate?'
- Answer: Comet will not only show the correct figures, but also graphs, references and comparisons in the same window.
Perplexity demonstrated the video launch
Perplexity has shared a video on X (formerly Twitter) demonstrating the capabilities of Comet. The video shows how this browser takes the entire research burden off the user and generates summaries, comparisons, and suggestions with just one command.
Will it compete with the ChatGPT browser extension?
Comet's AI-based interface directly challenges tools like ChatGPT. While ChatGPT is used as a browser extension, all of this is built-in by default in Comet. This means that no user needs extra setup or integration.
Who is this browser useful for?
Comet is especially useful for those who:
- Do complex research (like students, researchers, journalists)
- Want to save time
- Are looking for automated summaries and comparative analysis
- Want to avoid the hassle of repeatedly switching tabs.
