The surprise $34.5 billion offer from artificial intelligence start-up Perplexity to buy Google’s Chrome browser may or may not be a long shot, but it points to a far bigger shift in the tech landscape: the internet browser is fast becoming the new battleground for AI dominance.
From search gateway to AI launchpad
Chrome, used by an estimated 3.5 billion people worldwide, is not just a gateway to the web; it is increasingly a prime channel for shaping how users interact with technology. While the browser’s role has traditionally been to connect…

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