Bezos Bets on AI Search Startup Perplexity as Next Big Tech Disruptor
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Jeff Bezos invested in AI startup Perplexity AI through his Bezos Expeditions Fund. The investment is expected to double in valuation to $1 billion in just a few months.
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Perplexity AI aims to be an alternative to traditional search engines like Google, using advanced AI for contextual and personalized search.
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The startup surpassed $10 million in annual revenue and has grown to 50 million monthly users. It served over half a billion search queries in its first year.
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Perplexity AI raised $73.6 million in a Series B round including investments from Bezos and Nvidia, reaching a $520 million valuation.
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The startup sees itself as the next generation of search, positioned to compete with and surpass established players like Google.