Perplexity sees India as a shortcut in its race against OpenAI | TechCrunch
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News Summary
- Perplexity is quietly expanding into India to compete in the next phase of AI adoption.
- The search-focused AI startup is rapidly adding millions of users in the world’s second-largest internet and smartphone market.
- This week, Perplexity partnered with Bharti Airtel to offer a free 12-month subscription — normally worth $200 — to all 360 million subscribers.
- The deal is exclusive, meaning no other telco in the country can offer PerplexITY's services, including free access, to their subscribers.
While OpenAI has cemented its lead in the U.S., Perplexity is taking a different route quietly expanding into India to compete in the next phase of AI adoption. The searchfocused AI startup is rapid [+4404 chars]
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