Perplexity, ambitious artificial intelligence start-up, has made official a mega-offer of 34.5 billion dollars to acquire Google Chrome. A move that shakes the tech universe to its core, forcing analysts to question the future of leadership in browsers and online search.
What does the Perplexity AI offer for Google Chrome include?
The proposal, formalized with a letter to Sundar Pichai (CEO of Alphabet), aims to “bring Chrome to an independent operator committed to user security.” According to Perplexity, this strategy would benefit the public, reviving the concept of open web and freedom of choice.
The company’s intention is to keep Google as the default search engine, while still allowing users the option to change the settings.
Another key promise: continuity and support for Chromium, that is, the open-source platform on which Chrome itself and many other browsers like Microsoft Edge and Opera are based. A strategic factor, given the crucial role of Chromium in
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