Perplexity makes $34.5 billion unsolicited bid for Google Chrome
By HDFC SKY | Updated at: Aug 13, 2025 05:08 PM IST
Perplexity has made an unexpected $34.5 billion all-cash offer to acquire Google’s Chrome browser. The offer to take over the control of the world’s most popular web browser took the tech world by surprise. Perplexity is an Artificial Intelligence startup.
The bid made by Perplexity is an unsolicited one. While making the bid, Perplexity’s founder Aravind Srinivas said that selling Google Chrome may be a solution to the anti-trust problems that Google is facing in United States. Earlirer this year Google had lost a lawsuit regarding its complete dominance of online search engine space. A Federal court will soon decide whether it will have to sell Google Chrome. Google has said it will challenge the court’s decision.
Why Perplexity Made the Bid?
Google’s Chrome is used by billions of people globally, and if the deal completes, Perplexity will take full control of the browser. Being a rapidly expanding AI startup, having full control over Chrome will enable it to embed its AI technology directly into everyday browsing. With Chrome’s massive global reach, the company could dramatically boost its user base, accelerate adoption of its AI search tools, and strengthen its position against tech rivals like OpenAI and Microsoft.
Perplexity’s Plans For Chrome
In the offer, Perplexity has clarified that it will keep Chrome free for all users as it is now. It has further promised to maintain Chrome’s existing privacy protections. The tech startup has clarified that it intends to make the user experience better and more accurate by adding AI features that enable more efficient and personalised browsing, improving accuracy and speed in online searches.
Despite a strong financial backing and Perplexity’s promise to uphold Chrome’s integrity and current offerings, the deal is unlikely to happen. It is believed that Google will reject the offer, as Chrome plays a central role in its search dominance and advertising revenue. Further, regulatory bodies worldwide will also block the deal as it poses a threat to healthy competition. These antitrust concerns will make the approval of the deal highly improbable.
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