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Perplexity Hits 780 Million Queries in May, Targets 1 Billion Weekly with Comet Browser

Perplexity is in talks to secure funding at an $18 billion valuation.

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Overview

  • The search engine’s monthly queries have climbed from 230 million in August 2024 to 780 million in May, reflecting over 20% growth month on month.
  • CEO Aravind Srinivas has positioned Perplexity as an accuracy-focused alternative to Google’s AI search, helping to draw investor interest.
  • Comet is slated to launch within three to five weeks as a ‘cognitive operating system’ that blends AI-powered browsing sessions with virtual meeting recording and transcription features.
  • Perplexity is developing its own Android assistant in partnership with Motorola and highlighted Google’s exclusive OEM distribution deals in its testimony at the company’s antitrust trial.
  • The company rolled out an AI-driven e-commerce shopping experience last year and has partnered with brands like Whole Foods and TurboTax to run ads on its platform.