I (finally?) got access to Perplexity’s new 𝘊𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘵 browser. I've used it non-stop for the past 24 hours. Because in theory, AI in a browser sounds awesome. In reality... more like beta vibes. Here are my first impressions:

𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘀: ✅ Setup was frictionless. It integrated all of my Chrome settings instantly. ✅ Sidebar AI is handy: tab comparisons, quick summaries, even writing feedback. ✅ It looks cool in dark mode, and the widgets are fun.

𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀: ❌ Accuracy still feels… questionable. I find myself fact-checking every response with links. Years of conditioning make it hard to just “trust the AI.” I want better transparency on how answers are generated. Confidence without clarity isn’t trust.

❌ No onboarding. No tutorial, no “here’s how Comet is different from Chrome=," so still no clear reason why I should ditch Chrome (yet). Search feels faster, but not always smarter. Great for quick hits, less great for nuanced context.

❌ CPU usage balloons when the AI is running. My laptop fan sounds like it’s prepping for takeoff. I've even restarted my laptop when it froze 2-3x yesterday. So here’s my sticking point... For all the AI bells and whistles, nothing yet redefines how I browse.