On August 12, the AI startup Perplexity presented an acquisition proposal to Google's parent company, Alphabet, aiming to acquire the Chrome browser for a staggering $34.5 billion. With an estimated valuation of approximately $18 billion, Perplexity's offer nearly doubles its own worth. Despite the astronomical figure, Perplexity confidently asserts that several major investment funds have pledged full financial backing for the deal. This bold move has garnered considerable attention within the industry.
