Perplexity, a U.S.-based AI startup, is preparing to launch its own AI-powered web browser named Comet. The company has set up a dedicated webpage—separate from its main site—where users can sign up for early access. Branded as a “browser for agentic search,” Comet is expected to integrate autonomous AI tools that help users carry out complex, multi-step tasks with minimal manual input. Agentic AI refers to intelligent software agents capable of acting independently by learning from context and anticipating user needs.

While the company hasn’t officially outlined all of Comet’s features, a TechRadar report mentioned that a teaser video was briefly published and later taken down. The video indicated that Comet would assist with online research, incorporate deep integration with Google services, and provide context-aware suggestions by analyzing a user’s real-time browsing activity.

Perplexity’s CEO, Aravind Srinivas, also shared on platform X (formerly Twitter) that Comet will support natural language commands to reopen closed tabs—for example, retrieving a recipe viewed the previous day without manual searching. Though such features promise convenience, they also raise privacy concerns. Perplexity plans to address this by including built-in privacy features like native ad blocking and options to opt out of data sharing entirely.

As AI becomes increasingly embedded in web browsers, Comet joins a growing list of contenders. Microsoft has already added Copilot features to Edge, and Google is expected to roll out AI updates for Chrome at its upcoming I/O event. Meanwhile, OpenAI has introduced browsing features in ChatGPT, though it does not function as a standalone browser. In contrast, Comet aims to deliver a fully integrated browsing experience built from the ground up with agentic AI capabilities.