Perplexity will come to Moto phones after exec testified Google limited access

Perplexity will come to Moto phones after exec testified Google limited access

After telling the court Google blocked its Moto deal, Perplexity debuts on the new Razrs.

Google Antitrust Trial: Perplexity AI Exec Testifies Internet Giant Still Uses Exclusivity Deals to Beat Competition

As the remedy phase of the Google search monopoly case continues, a witness from AI startup Perplexity testified that the search giant's exclusivity contracts prevented smartphone maker Motorola from setting Perplexity AI as the default assistant on its new devices. The AI executive says Google's exclusive agreements are like a "gun to your head" from the perspective of device makers.

Perplexity, Fresh Off Google Search Antitrust Testimony, Lands Global Motorola Deal

The AI startup claimed Google's phone deals blocked its distribution path.

Google Blocked Motorola Use of Perplexity AI, Witness Testifies

Google’s contract with Lenovo Group Ltd.’s Motorola blocked the smartphone maker from setting Perplexity AI as the default assistant on its new devices, an executive of the startup testified at the search giant’s antitrust trial.

Motorola x Perplexity Global Partnership Announced: New Motorola Phones to Arrive Pre-Installed With Perplexity - The Tech Outlook

Perplexity – the American AI startup company has now announced its global partnership with Motorola. As part of the mutual alliance, new Motorola smartphone models are revealed to hit the market pre-installed with Perplexity onboard. Custom AI optimizations and free 3-month Perplexity Pro subscription can also thus be enjoyed by Motorola smartphone users. Read more about the update. Perplexity to Come Pre-Installed on New Motorola Phones For the…

Motorola phones are the first to bring this unique AI feature to consumers

Motorola announced that Perplexity’s AI-enhanced search is integrated directly within Moto Ai for the first time on a smartphone.