Perplexity AI has made a $34.5 billion unsolicited all-cash offer for Alphabet's Chrome browser, aiming to leverage its vast user base amid the competitive AI search landscape. The startup, which has previously made significant offers, seeks to maintain the browser's open-source nature and keep its default search engine unchanged, while Google is expected to resist the sale due to its importance in the company's AI strategy.
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