NEW YORK, June 23: Perplexity is gearing up to expand access to its AI-driven Comet browser beyond Mac users, with a Windows version now ready for early beta testing. The company’s CEO, Aravind Srinivas, announced on the social media platform X that invites have already been sent to select Windows users, signaling a major step toward wider availability.

Originally launched in May as a beta exclusively for Apple Silicon Macs, Comet integrates advanced AI features designed to enhance everyday browsing tasks. Users can interact with the browser through natural language queries, discover discounts on shopping carts, and even uncover overlooked emails. One standout feature, "Try on," allows users to upload their photos and virtually see themselves wearing selected clothing items, highlighting Comet’s blend of AI and practical utility.

While no official release date has been set, Srinivas previously hinted at the imminent rollout in a post earlier this month, and he also teased a forthcoming Android version, noting that development is progressing rapidly and ahead of schedule.

Despite the excitement, Comet has not been without controversy. The CEO’s remarks in a podcast about collecting data "even outside the app" to better understand users sparked privacy concerns. Srinivas later clarified on X that these comments were taken out of context and reassured users they will have the option to opt out of personalized advertising features.

Once officially launched, Comet will enter a competitive market with rivals like Opera Neon and AI-enhanced browsers from Google and OpenAI. Perplexity’s unique agentic search capabilities and integrated AI tools aim to carve out a distinctive place in the evolving landscape of intelligent web browsing.