Perplexity Hits $20B Valuation in AI Search Race Against Google
Perplexity's $200 million funding round catapults its valuation to $20 billion, marking a staggering ascent for the AI search startup. The company's Comet browser and direct-answer search approach position it as a potential disruptor to Google's dominance.
Investors are betting big on AI-powered alternatives to traditional search engines. With $1.5 billion in total funding, Perplexity joins the ranks of well-capitalized challengers aiming to redefine web navigation through artificial intelligence.