Perplexity Hits 780 Million Queries in May, Fuels Rise of AI-Powered Browsing in APAC

The APAC technology landscape is witnessing a pivotal shift as AI powered search platforms redefine how information is accessed and tasks are accomplished. Perplexity, a leading AI search engine, reported an astounding 780 million queries in May alone.

CEO Aravind Srinivas projects the platform could surpass one billion weekly queries by next year, highlighting what he calls a fundamental shift in how users access and act on information online.

What is fueling this exponential growth?

The answer lies in Perplexity’s latest innovation: the Comet browser, a product Srinivas describes as a cognitive operating system. Unlike traditional browsers, Comet integrates AI assistance across the user journey, from real time search to document summarization and automated research workflows.

This evolution marks a move from simple search engines to intelligent digital collaborators. For APAC’s innovation driven markets, tools like Comet signal a future where AI becomes essential to productivity.

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