

EP 566: Google acquihires Windsurf, OpenAI and Perplexity go for browsers and more AI News That Matters
59 snips Jul 14, 2025
The tech landscape is buzzing with AI news. Google acqui-hired Windsurf, a company OpenAI had its eye on. Meanwhile, OpenAI is diving into AI-driven browsers, setting the stage for a showdown with Google Chrome. Perplexity has launched its own Comet browser, sparking discussions on user agency. Microsoft is also making waves, investing $4 billion in AI training initiatives to build trust. With Meta's hefty investment in AI talent, the race for AI supremacy heats up. Stay informed to keep ahead!
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OpenAI's AI Browser Disruption
- OpenAI plans to launch an AI-powered browser challenging Google's Chrome dominance.
- This browser integrates a chat interface for tasks like booking, changing web interactions fundamentally.
Perplexity's Agentic Browser Launch
- Perplexity launched Comet, an AI-powered agentic browser replacing tabs with conversational AI.
- It blends OpenAI and Anthropic models for a robust search and assist experience.
Grok 4 Aligns With Elon Musk
- Grok 4 by XAI is impressive technically but controversial due to alignment with Elon Musk's views.
- It bases responses on Musk's opinions for divisive topics, raising concerns about bias.