Perplexity offers to buy Chrome for billions more than it’s raised

Open Source Future for Chromium: Perplexity's Bold Bid

Tech Giant Pledges Millions to Secure Engine's Continued Development

In a surprising move, AI platform Perplexity has made a significant offer to secure the future of Chromium, the open-source engine powering Google's Chrome browser.

The proposed terms include a commitment from Perplexity to maintain Chromium's open-source status and inject $3 billion into its ongoing development.

"Perplexity is deeply committed to the open-source community," a company representative stated. This pledge represents a substantial investment in ensuring Chromium's continued evolution and accessibility.