
Snap will place Perplexity’s AI‑powered, source‑backed Q&A directly in the Chat interface so Snapchatters can ask questions and get conversational, cited answers without leaving the app. Perplexity will pay Snap $400M over one year as the integration rolls out globally, with revenue contribution expected starting in 2026. Snap characterizes the move as a first large‑scale integration of an external AI partner in Snapchat, complementing its existing “My AI.” Business Wire
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Policy tone can move rates, USD, equities, gold and crypto simultaneously.
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