Perplexity’s Comet AI browser has transformed the way we browse the web. AI can perform tasks such as booking flights or shopping online on behalf of the user. Now, Perplexity CEO Aravind Srinivas has claimed that the browser may depreciate Android when it is released on the mobile platform.
On X, Srinivas revealed that the first invite links for Comet are rolling out on Android. Since its initial desktop release, Perplexity has relied on invite links to provide early access to the application. Although Comet can now be downloaded for free without any links on desktop.
Aravind Srinivas has given the criteria to have more chances to get the invite link for Comet on Android. He said: “It all depends on your usage of Perplexity Android and your Pro/Max user status! » So, Perplexity is apparently focusing on paying users and those who rely on its services on Android.
Comet can make Android obsolete
Android is the world’s largest mobile operating system. Users can ask AI to perform various tasks simply by writing prompts, without any human intervention. Aravind Srinivas is convinced that Comet can make Android completely obsolete.
He said: “Comet has the potential to depreciate Android. »
This perhaps indicates that users will no longer need to rely on operating systems and applications. On the contrary, Comet can do whatever you want from your device.
Srinivas also said that Comet will launch on iOS soon.
Comet is not the only browser in the AI race
In recent weeks, it seems that the technology industry is witnessing a new browser race. Perplexity’s Comet is not alone, with OpenAI also launching ChatGPT Atlas. Additionally, Microsoft and Google are adding more AI features to Edge and Chrome, respectively.
Interestingly, Srinivas-led Perplexity attempted to make an offer to buy Google Chrome for $34.5 billion earlier this year.
It should be noted, however, that most of today’s modern browsers, including Comet, Edge, and ChatGPT Atlas, use Chromium. Chromium is Google’s open source web browser project, which also powers Chrome.
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