Changes in Digital Navigation
The modern digital landscape is becoming less chaotic: users are increasingly taking a mindful approach to searching for information. In recent years, the conventional browser has evolved from a simple tool for viewing websites into a sophisticated filter that determines which data we see and how we perceive it. Against this backdrop, Perplexity has introduced an updated product—Comet browser, now available to a broad audience.
Comet: New Opportunities for Users
Until recently, Comet was only available to a limited group of people by subscription. Now, anyone can use this browser with integrated artificial intelligence. This move reflects a shift in major tech companies’ approaches to automating access to knowledge. Comet goes beyond standard features: it turns every search session into a conversation with an intelligent assistant.
Comet Technologies and Features
The browser is built on Chromium and comes with a built-in Comet Assistant. This assistant can not only answer questions, but also analyze, structure, and suggest actions directly in the browser window. Users can find relevant sources, compare data, and automate routine tasks using natural language. Unlike other solutions, here artificial intelligence is not just an added option — it forms the core of the user experience. Each tab can be used for in-depth analysis of information with AI. The browser interface adapts to the user’s tasks and offers up-to-date content in real time.
Access and subscription model
With the launch of open access, the company has also changed its business model. Now, Comet’s basic features are available for free, though some capabilities are limited. For advanced use, there are Comet Plus and Perplexity Pro subscriptions, which provide access to more powerful language models, faster request processing, and priority support. This approach highlights that artificial intelligence is becoming an integral part of everyday software and influences its value for users.
Security concerns and risks
However, not all users have welcomed the new features enthusiastically. Independent reviews conducted by Brave and Guardio revealed security vulnerabilities. In particular, it was noted that the assistant can execute commands or visit dangerous sites without sufficient human oversight. This creates risks related to phishing, malicious code injection, and data manipulation. Perplexity representatives said they are working to address these issues, but the situation raises broader questions about the acceptable limits of autonomy for digital assistants.
Impact on the market and users
The arrival of Comet affects not only competition with browsers like Chrome or Firefox, but also shapes the very understanding of the role of artificial intelligence in the digital environment. Here, AI becomes not just an added feature but a key component of the product. This move could shift the balance in the market, but also requires developers and users to adopt new standards of security and ethics. As technology evolves rapidly, it is important not only to use new tools, but also to consider their impact on personal data and digital literacy.
