Perplexity AI's Comet Browser: Agentic Search and Privacy

This episode discusses Perplexity AI's new "Comet" browser, an AI-powered browser designed to revolutionize web interaction through "agentic search." This technology allows the browser to understand complex instructions and perform multi-step tasks autonomously, effectively acting as an intelligent assistant rather than just a navigation tool. Comet aims to challenge traditional browsers like Google Chrome by offering enhanced productivity, integrated AI features, and a strong emphasis on user privacy, as it stores data locally and avoids ad-based tracking. The release also highlights growing competition in the AI browser market, with OpenAI reportedly preparing its own AI browser to capture user data and establish a "pane of glass" for controlling online experiences.