Perplexity’s Bold Move Against Google’s Monopolistic Dealings

April 23, 2025, 5:20 pm

Perplexity’s chief business officer Dmitry Shevelenko has taken a defiant stance amid legal scrutiny over Google’s alleged restrictive deals. Subpoenaed to testify in a trial on Google’s search monopoly, he seized the chance to pitch the audacious idea of buying Chrome, criticizing tactics that stifle his company’s AI distribution.

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Perplexity Chief Business Officer Dmitry Shevelenko said he didn't want to testify in a trial about how to resolve Google's search monopoly because he feared retribution from Google. But after being subpoenaed to appear in court, he seized the moment to pitch a business opportunity for his AI...

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