Perplexity AI has made headlines with a bold $34.5 billion bid to acquire Google Chrome, challenging the tech giant amid a major antitrust case. The offer, framed as a public-interest move, arrives as the DOJ considers forcing Google to divest Chrome to reduce its search monopoly. CEO Aravind Srinivas argues Chrome deserves independent stewardship, while analysts question the bid’s sincerity. Google warns divestiture could harm global users. With its own AI browser, Comet, Perplexity aims to reshape web engagement. As Judge Mehta prepares to rule, this surprise bid signals a shifting power dynamic in the browser and search ecosystem.
by rrollins
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