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Investing.com -- Perplexity has introduced new privacy features for its Comet browser, which it describes as the world’s first browser built from the ground up to be an AI assistant.
The company announced a Privacy Snapshot widget that gives users easier access to privacy settings directly from the homepage. With one click, users can view how Comet is protecting their privacy and adjust settings to match their preferences.
Perplexity has also updated Comet Assistant settings, moving them to a dedicated location with clearer explanations of each feature. Users can now block the assistant from performing tasks on specific websites, turn the assistant completely on or off, and see a breakdown of how their data is used.
The Comet browser includes several privacy features that work automatically, including ad and tracker blocking by default. It also incorporates standard browser security measures such as Safe Browsing protection against malicious sites, a built-in password manager, and regular security updates.
Perplexity emphasized its hybrid computing model, which keeps sensitive data like account credentials and passwords stored locally on the user’s device rather than on company servers. When users ask questions through Comet Assistant, some data including the currently open tab and relevant browsing history is transferred to Perplexity’s servers to complete requested tasks.
The company noted that users can delete this data at any time, and queries classified as personal are automatically deleted from Perplexity databases after 30 days.
All privacy and security controls are accessible through the new Privacy Snapshot widget or through the settings menu, allowing users to adjust assistant access permissions, manage ad blocking, configure password preferences, and explore advanced security options.
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