Jeff Bezos Supports Perplexity AI in Challenge to Google's Search Dominance

Jeff Bezos has invested in an AI search startup called Perplexity, which aims to revolutionize the search engine market by combining chatbot functionality with traditional search, challenging Google's dominance. Perplexity has grown rapidly to 10 million monthly active users and has raised $73.6 million in funding, valuing the company at $520 million. Despite its current modest revenue, the startup is seen as a potential game-changer in how people access information online, with its CEO Aravind Srinivas predicting a shift away from traditional search engines towards AI-driven solutions.