SAN FRANCISCO, CA – Perplexity is preparing to launch its own browser, Comet, promising a bold rethinking of how people use the internet. Described as more than just a browsing tool, Comet is being pitched as a “cognitive operating system” designed to let AI actively assist users—not just answer questions, but complete tasks.

Srinivas went on to note that the same growth trajectory is possible, especially with the new Comet browser that it's working on.

The San Francisco-based startup has partnered with AI startup Perplexity to add real-time, voice-activated web search into meetings.

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AI startup Fireflies crosses $1 bn valuation, announces Perplexity tie-up to enable real-time web search in meetings, boosts voice assistant features and growth in India

It has taken just three years for the GenAI generation of AI to reach the level of use the Internet itself took 23 years to achieve, says legendary US investor Mary Meeker in her latest Trends report .

Fireflies.ai, the #1 AI teammate for meetings used by people at 75% of Fortune 500 companies, today announced it has reached a valuation of over $1 billion following its first tender offer. The company also unveiled a strategic partnership with Perplexity to bring voice-activated,