Perplexity’s AI Browser ‘Comet’ is Now Free, with Big Marketing Deals to Challenge Chrome

“Earlier available only to the paying subscribers, the Comet browser now offers its core features to all users at no cost,” writes the Times of India. “This includes AI-powered search, contextual recommendations, and integrated tools designed to streamline research and content discovery.” They say the move reflects the Chromium-based browser’s goal to “compete with incumbents like Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge” — but also reflects Perplexity’s “broader mission to democratize AI…