AI Browser Wars: Perplexity Comet vs Google Chrome in the Race for the Web’s Future
Perplexity’s Comet browser launched in July 2025, drawing millions to its waitlist before opening to all in October. Comet’s AI assistant can autonomously browse, answer questions, and perform online tasks via natural language. Google Chrome, still holding about 70% market share, is adding generative AI features and Gemini integration but limits autonomy. Rivals including Edge, Brave, and Opera have also rolled out AI assistants in their browsers.