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New AI Challenger on Perplexity’s Valuation Rockets to $14 Billion

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When Perplexity AI quietly began offering conversational search last year, few predicted it would soon become the hottest startup in Silicon Valley. In May 2025, the San Francisco–based company kicked off an advanced funding round—seeking $500 million led by Accel—that…

New AI Clash on Google Accused of Blocking Use Perplexity

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The battle over who controls your smartphone’s AI experience just intensified. Perplexity AI’s CEO has publicly accused Google of blocking Motorola from shipping phones with Perplexity’s AI assistant—shedding light on the rising tension between big tech gatekeepers and emerging AI…