Mixture of Experts Perplexity’s bid for Chrome, Grok Imagine and GPT-5 check-in
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Aug 15, 2025 Shobhit Varshney, a leader in Data and AI Consulting, joins Abraham Daniels, a Senior Product Manager, and Sophie Kuijt, an IBM Distinguished Engineer. They dive into Perplexity's bold $34.5 billion bid for Chrome, debating its potential impact on the browser market. The trio also explores the launch of Grok Imagine and the future of generative video technology, discussing its implications for media and user interaction. Finally, they assess the recent GPT-5 release and ponder if AI development is plateauing amidst growing skepticism.
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Bid As A Strategic Signal
- Perplexity's $34.5B bid for Chrome is more about signaling and mindshare than a realistic acquisition.
- The move pressures public debate on Chrome's value and positions Perplexity as a serious search competitor.
Browser As AI Conduit
- The browser remains a primary entry point and conduit for AI-driven search and apps.
- Owning or embedding AI in browsers can shape how users access tools and workflows.
Comet Used For Enterprise Automation
- Shobhit describes using Perplexity's Comet browser heavily for enterprise workflows like automating tasks in Salesforce and SAP.
- He finds embedded browser agents more impactful for productivity than consumer features.
