AI初创企业Perplexity估值飙升至140亿美元

Group 1 - The core valuation of AI startup Perplexity has surged to $14 billion during new funding discussions, significantly up from previous rounds but below initial targets [1] - Perplexity, founded in 2022, aims to compete with Google by developing an AI search engine that utilizes natural language processing to transform how users access information [1] - The company's valuation increased from $1 billion to $3 billion last year, and then doubled again within a few months [1] Group 2 - Accel Partners is reportedly negotiating to lead a $500 million investment in Perplexity [1] - The company had initially sought to raise $1 billion at a $18 billion valuation [1]