Recently, artificial intelligence search engine startup Perplexity AI announced its intention to raise its valuation to approximately $9 billion in the upcoming new round of funding.
According to CNBC, the company's valuation was $3 billion as of June this year, and they are currently planning to raise around $500 million, although the exact figure may vary as the negotiations are still confidential.
The growth story of Perplexity AI can be traced back to the beginning of this year when the company was valued at around $500 million. With the booming development of generative AI, Perplexity has conducted three rounds of funding this year, attracting the attention of numerous investors. Many startups hope to carve out a niche in this hot market, and Perplexity AI is one of them, especially as it seeks to establish itself in the competitive landscape dominated by OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT.
However, despite the favor of investors, Perplexity faces some controversies. Particularly, some media outlets, such as The New York Times, have accused Perplexity of plagiarism, claiming that it scrapes their content to generate answers. Perplexity has vehemently denied these allegations and stated that it will take measures to protect its intellectual property.
As an AI startup, Perplexity AI is not only pursuing funding but also continuously striving to enhance its technology and services, aiming to stand out in the fierce market competition. For Perplexity, this round of funding will be a significant opportunity to further expand its market share, enhance its technological capabilities, and gain higher user recognition.
Key Points:
🌟 Perplexity AI plans to raise its valuation to $9 billion in the new round of funding, currently valued at $3 billion.
💰 The company has conducted three rounds of funding since the beginning of this year, attracting significant investor attention.
📰 Despite rapid development, Perplexity AI faces plagiarism accusations, which the company firmly denies.