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Perplexity is aiming for massive user growth by 2026, targeting “tens to hundreds of millions” through pre-installation of its Comet browser on smartphones. The AI-powered browser, fueled by the same AI engine behind Perplexity’s search platform, launched on July 10th and is currently exclusive to Perplexity Max subscribers. A wider rollout via an invite system is planned soon. The company is reportedly in talks with smartphone manufacturers to achieve this ambitious distribution goal, signaling a push to directly compete with established mobile browsers. This pre-installation strategy could significantly boost Perplexity’s user base and solidify its position in the rapidly evolving AI-powered search and browsing landscape.
