Perplexity wants to buy Chrome if Google has to sell it

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April 23, 2025, 9:38 PM

• •Perplexity's CEO expressed interest in acquiring Chrome if Google is forced to sell it.
• •He believes Google's search monopoly hinders AI companies like Perplexity.
• •Perplexity also considered buying TikTok and wants Google's search distribution agreements to end.
• •Perplexity is concerned about potential negative impacts if OpenAI acquired Chrome.

Perplexity's Chief Business Officer, Dmitry Shevelenko, testified about Google's search monopoly and how it affects AI companies. He expressed interest in buying Chrome if Google is forced to sell it and criticized Google's distribution agreements. Perplexity has also considered acquiring TikTok and believes Google's dominance limits competition. Despite his grievances, Shevelenko is more concerned about the future of Chrome if sold to a company like OpenAI.

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