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Snap and Perplexity Call Off $400 Million AI Search Deal

Snap and Perplexity Call Off $400 Million AI Search Deal Engadget
Snap Inc. disclosed that its $400 million partnership with AI search startup Perplexity has been terminated by mutual agreement. The collaboration, announced last November, aimed to embed Perplexity’s generative search technology directly into Snapchat and generate revenue as early as 2026. Testing never progressed beyond a limited rollout, and both companies said the integration was not a fit for their product goals. Snap now highlights its AI‑Sponsored Snaps and upcoming consumer‑ready AR glasses, Specs, as the next avenues for monetizing artificial‑intelligence features. Read more

Google adds Reddit quotes to AI-powered search summaries

Google adds Reddit quotes to AI-powered search summaries The Verge
Google is expanding its AI Search suite to surface firsthand advice from social platforms such as Reddit and other forums. The new "preview of perspectives" feature will attach quotes, community names and author handles to AI-generated answers, letting users see real‑world discussions alongside traditional results. Google says the change responds to growing demand for peer‑generated guidance, and it will also surface related topics and subscription‑based news links to help users explore a broader context. Read more