Perplexity AI Makes $34.5B Offer to Buy Google Chrome; Nearly Twice Its Valuation

AI search firm Perplexity has made a surprising $34.5B bid to acquire Google Chrome, nearly double its own valuation. Backed by $3B in committed investments for Chrome and Chromium over two years, Perplexity promises no stealth changes and plans to keep Chrome’s team. The move aligns with its AI browser ambitions through Comet.