PerplexityPerplexity has announced new privacy and security updates for Comet, its AI browser experience. The company says the changes are designed to give users clearer visibility into privacy settings and more control over how the assistant operates.
Key updates include:
- A new Privacy Snapshot widget on the Comet homepage, making privacy settings easier to review and adjust.
- New Comet Assistant settings that let users decide which actions the assistant can take on their behalf.
- Options to block the assistant from interacting with websites or accessing browsing history.
- More data stored locally on the user’s device rather than on Perplexity servers.
- Sensitive account credentials, including passwords and credit card information, stored locally on the device.
These updates signal a stronger emphasis on user-controlled privacy in AI-assisted browsing. For small business owners and builders, that matters when testing AI tools that may handle sensitive customer, payment, or operational data. Clearer controls can make it easier to evaluate whether Comet fits internal security and compliance needs.
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