Perplexity joins anti-ad camp as AI companies battle over trust and revenue

The Verge
By Robert HartFeb 18, 2026, 6:02 am95 ptsTrending
AI search startup Perplexity is distancing itself from ads amid fears users won't trust chatbots with an agenda to upsell. The move highlights an emerging crossroads for the AI industry as the sector's biggest players hunt for stable sources of income to bankroll massive spending, with giants like OpenAI…

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