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ZDNET's key takeaways
Perplexity's Comet browser could expose your private data.
An attacker could add commands to the prompt via a malicious website.
The AI should treat user data and website data separately.
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Agentic AI browsers are a hot new trend in the world of AI. Instead of you having to browse the web yourself to complete specific tasks, you tell the browser to send its agent to carry out your mission. But depending on which browser you use, you may be opening yourself up to security risks.
In a blog post published Wednesday, the folks behind the Brave browser (which offers its own AI-powered assistant dubbed Leo) pointed their collective fingers at Perplexity's new Comet browser. Currently available for public download, Comet is built on the premise of agentic AI, promising that your wish is its command.
Also: Why Perplexity is going after Google Chrome - and yes, it's serious
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