"Like it or not, artificial intelligence is becoming a fixture in the classroom. This is being pushed along at a brisk pace by tech companies eager to get their products into the hands of millions of students. On Thursday, Perplexity became the latest AI developer to offer a back-to-school special: Students can access of Comet, the company's AI-centered web browsing platform that debuted in July to rival Google's Chrome and Apple's Safari. The browser is currently available through Perplexity Pro, which costs $200 annually."
"The browser comes with some features designed to boost its appeal among students, including Study Mode and interactive flash cards that can be generated from uploaded study materials. To unlock the offer, users need to verify their student status via Perplexity's website. They'll then unlock one free month of Perplexity Pro. They'll be granted an additional free month of access for every student they refer to the deal. After the trial ends, students can continue subscribing to Perplexity Pro for $4.99/mo -- a 75% discount."
Perplexity is offering students a free month of Perplexity Pro to promote Comet, its AI-centered web browsing platform described as a 24/7 sidekick, study buddy, and tutor. Comet debuted in July to rival mainstream browsers and is currently available through Perplexity Pro, which costs $200 annually. Comet includes Study Mode and interactive flash cards generated from uploaded study materials. Students must verify status on Perplexity's website to claim one free month and can earn additional free months for referrals; after the trial, subscriptions cost $4.99 per month at a 75% discount. Perplexity also offers a one-year trial for PayPal and Venmo users in select countries. Companies are framing AI tools as learning facilitators amid concerns about impacts on critical thinking.
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