Perplexity AI proposes bold $34.5 billion strike to seize Chrome from Google

Perplexity AI has reportedly offered $34.5 billion in cash to acquire Chrome from Alphabet-owned Google, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal on Tuesday. The move comes as US regulators pursue a landmark antitrust case that could force the tech giant to divest its dominant web browser.

The offer marks a bold play by Perplexity AI, a rising player in the artificial intelligence sector, to gain a foothold in one of the internet’s most widely used platforms. Chrome, which commands a substantial share of the global browser market, has long been a strategic asset for Google, underpinning its advertising, search, and data-driven services.

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