AI browser pays publishers for content access

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Perplexity's new Comet Plus browser offers AI access to premium news content, with 80% of subscription fees going to publishers. The service pays publishers when their content is visited, cited in AI answers, or used by AI agents, aiming to compensate for value. However, critics argue the model still treats journalism as raw material, potentially reducing visibility for authors and discouraging engagement with original work.


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