American tech venture seeks to purchase Google's Chrome browser platform for an estimated $34.5 billion
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A high-profile AI startup, Perplexity, has proposed a $34.5 billion all-cash offer to acquire Google's Chrome browser from Alphabet Corporation [1][3]. Although Alphabet has not yet publicly agreed to the sale, the unsolicited bid has sparked discussions about the potential impacts on Chrome's management and product development.
If the deal were to go through, Perplexity has pledged to keep Google Search as the default search engine within Chrome, maintain the Chromium open-source codebase, and invest a substantial $3 billion into browser development over two years [1]. This investment could accelerate innovation and the introduction of new features.
Moreover, Perplexity's AI-centric strategic approach may lead to a fundamental shift in the browser's capabilities, potentially integrating AI-driven improvements more deeply [1].
Alphabet's CEO, Sundar Pichai, has publicly opposed the idea of divesting Chrome, citing potential risks to Google's advertising ecosystem [2]. Legal appeals were still pending as of mid-2025, indicating Alphabet's intent to retain control.
The proposal comes amidst increasing competition in the browser market, as noted by The Wall Street Journal [4]. The journal also estimates Perplexity's valuation at around $18 billion, while Chrome's valuation is estimated to be within the range of $20 billion to $50 billion [4].
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[1] The Verge, "Perplexity proposes to buy Chrome from Alphabet for $34.5 billion," August 2025. [2] Reuters, "Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai opposes divesting Chrome, cites advertising ecosystem risk," June 2025. [3] TechCrunch, "Alphabet receives unsolicited $34.5 billion offer from Perplexity to sell Chrome," August 2025. [4] The Wall Street Journal, "Perplexity proposes $34.5 billion offer for Chrome amidst browser market competition," August 2025. [5] News Site, "Subscribe to our Telegram channel for updates on the biggest news in Russia and the world," [accessed August 2025].
- The unsolicited $34.5 billion offer from Perplexity to acquire Google's Chrome browser could have significant implications for the finance sector, as the potential investment of $3 billion into browser development might impact the technology landscape and financial standing of the browser market.
- As Perplexity's strategic approach leans towards AI, the integration of AI-driven improvements might result in transformative changes within the business sector, particularly in the browser industry, and could provide a competitive edge as technology advances.
