Coverage dated January 17, 2025

Perplexity AI makes a bid to merge with TikTok U.S.

Headline from NBC10 Philadelphia

Perplexity AI submitted a bid on Saturday to TikTok parent ByteDance, proposing that Perplexity merge with TikTok U.S., CNBC has learned.

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  1. NBC10 Philadelphia

    Perplexity AI makes a bid to merge with TikTok U.S. (opens NBC10 Philadelphia)

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    NBC10 Philadelphia's feed description

    Perplexity AI submitted a bid on Saturday to TikTok parent ByteDance, proposing that Perplexity merge with TikTok U.S., CNBC has learned.

  2. Insider

    Perplexity has put in a bid to buy TikTok (opens Insider)

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    Insider's feed description

    Perplexity AI has filed a bid with TikTok to buy the company.

  3. Engadget

    Perplexity AI has reportedly submitted an 11th-hour bid to save TikTok in the US (opens Engadget)

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    Engadget's feed description

    CNBC reports that Perplexity AI has officially submitted a bid proposing a merger with TikTok US.

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