Perplexity, an AI-powered search engine, has announced that it is now serving 100 million search queries per week. This marks a significant increase from its previous performance, with roughly 400 million searches per month. The company is also planning to introduce e-commerce features and a new ad model, which includes sponsored queries for brands such as Nike and Marriott. However, Perplexity faces legal challenges from publishers, including News Corp's Dow Jones and the NY Post, who have accused the startup of engaging in "content kleptocracy."

Source: https://techcrunch.com/2024/10/25/perplexity-says-its-now-serving-100m-search-queries-a-week/