AI Startup Perplexity Bids $34.5 Billion for Google’s Chrome Browser

Artificial intelligence firm Perplexity has submitted a $34.5 billion offer to acquire Google’s Chrome browser, according to The Wall Street Journal. The proposed price exceeds Perplexity’s own market valuation, though the startup confirmed multiple investors stand ready to finance the transaction. The bid emerges as U.S. District Judge Amit Mehta weighs whether to compel Google to divest Chrome after ruling the tech giant monopolizes the online search market. Mehta is expected to determine remedial measures—potentially including a forced sale—to restore market competition within weeks.