Perplexity AI Makes Waves: Airtel Partnership, New Browser “Comet,” and Bold Vision from CEO

Perplexity AI has become a force to be reckoned with in the field of AI-driven search and innovation. From collaborations with telecom behemoths such as Airtel to creating its own AI-powered browser, and a management philosophy based on fearless decisions—Perplexity is redefining the possibilities of what AI tools can do. In this blog, we summarize the Perplexity AI news in 2025 and how it impacts users, companies, and the future of the internet.

✅ Airtel Offers Perplexity Pro for Free to 360 Million Users

In a groundbreaking move, Bharti Airtel has partnered with Perplexity AI to provide Perplexity Pro (worth ₹17,000/year) completely free to its 360 million customers across mobile, broadband, and DTH segments.

🔑 Key Highlights:

• All Airtel users can access Perplexity Pro free for 12 months

• Unlocks AI-powered answers, document search, PDF summarization, and real-time data tools

• Aimed at enhancing productivity, learning, and information access in India Perplexity Launches “Comet” – Its Own AI-Powered Browser

  In an ambitious move to take on Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge, Perplexity has unveiled Comet, its own AI-first browser built on Chromium. Currently in beta, Comet offers seamless integration with Perplexity AI’s real-time search engine directly within the browser.

  🌟 Features of Comet:

  • AI answers built into the browsing experience

  • Intelligent summarization and contextual search

  • Chromium base ensures compatibility with Chrome extensions

  • Early access for Perplexity Max plan subscribers

Perplexity CEO Aravind Srinivas: “Sleep With That Fear”

In a candid interview with Fortune, Aravind Srinivas, CEO and Co-founder of Perplexity, shared his unconventional wisdom: “Sleep with that fear” that your idea could be stolen—and use it to fuel rapid innovation.

🧠 Key Takeaways:

• Encourages startup founders to embrace discomfort and move faster

• Perplexity engineers use AI to reduce dev time from days to hours

• Stresses use of AI coding tools like GitHub Copilot to stay ahead

What Does It Mean for You?

Whether you’re an Airtel user, a tech enthusiast, or someone exploring AI-powered productivity tools, these developments are worth watching:

• Consumers: Now have free access to world-class AI tools

• Startups & Developers: Can learn from Perplexity’s agile, fearless innovation style

• Browser Market: Faces fresh competition with a dedicated AI-focused browser