Jeff Bezos-backed Perplexity AI rolls out major updates
Perplexity AI, the startup backed by Jeff Bezos, just rolled out some big updates to its AI tools.
Announced on November 6, the improvements include a smarter Comet Assistant and a handy new patent search feature—both showing Perplexity's push to stand out in the crowded AI scene.
The Comet Assistant upgrade was announced on November 6, while the patent search tool was introduced last month.
Comet Assistant now has a better understanding of user intent
The upgraded Comet Assistant is now 23% better overall, enhancing tasks like switching tabs and managing permissions.
The fresh patent search tool lets you look up research patents using plain language, making things way easier for anyone curious about tech or innovation.
Plus, Perplexity is teaming up with Snap Inc. to bring real-time answers right into Snapchat by early 2026.
They've also added a Finance dashboard that tracks US politicians' stock holdings—with plans to include Indian politicians soon—making financial info more transparent for everyone.