Mixture of Experts Perplexity’s Comet browser, Cloudflare blocks AI scrapers and Wimbledon Match Chat
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Jul 11, 2025 
Aaron Baughman, an IBM Fellow and Master Inventor, discusses the rise of AI browsers like Perplexity's Comet and their potential to transform web search. Chris Hay, CTO of Customer Transformation, explores monetization models for AI tools and the balance between innovation and regulation. Kate Soule, a Director at Granite, emphasizes the importance of model transparency. The trio also debates Cloudflare's recent move to block AI scrapers and highlights how AI is enhancing fan engagement at Wimbledon through innovative tools like Match Chat.
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AI Browsers Control Revenue
- AI-driven browsers aim to be the primary interface for information access, replacing traditional search entry points.
- Controlling the browser window equates to controlling the flow of revenue and user engagement.
Privacy Risks in AI Browsers
- AI browser companies may prioritize data collection over user privacy, leading to new privacy challenges.
- Subscription models might persist for enterprises valuing strict data stewardship despite ad-driven free versions.
Transparency Should Target Use Cases
- Transparency frameworks focusing only on big AI model providers risk excluding startups that also deploy impactful AI.
- Transparency should be based on application risk, not company size or revenue, to effectively manage AI risks.