Perplexity faces harsh crowd verdict at major San Francisco AI conference: ‘Most likely to flop’

Aravind Srinivas’s Perplexity has grown rapidly in recent years, positioning itself as a major challenger to Google in both search and browser technology. However, a recent informal survey at a major San Francisco AI conference painted a less confident picture. According to Business Insider, more than 300 attendees voted Perplexity as the billion-dollar AI startup most likely to fail. Despite its rising prominence, the crowd sentiment suggested doubts about its long-term stability and competitive strength.Read more…