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Perplexity joins anti-ad camp as AI companies battle over trust and revenue

Plus: Google’s AI music maker is coming to the Gemini app

February 20, 2026

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AI’s business model debate is heating up. This week, Perplexity takes a firm stance against ads, spotlighting a growing rift in how AI companies balance trust, revenue, and user experience.

We also cover OpenAI’s expansion push in India, new creative tools from Google, and how Meta is doubling down on AI infrastructure.

Let’s get into what’s shaping the next phase of AI.

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