Tuesday, 17 March, 2026
Perplexity AI Partners With Microsoft in Landmark $750 Million Cloud Computing Deal
By TechShots Studio
Perplexity AI has finalized a massive $750 million agreement with Microsoft to utilize its Azure cloud infrastructure. This strategic partnership diversifies Perplexity’s backend beyond its existing reliance on Amazon Web Services, providing the massive computing power necessary to scale its AI-driven search engine. The deal underscores the fierce competition among tech giants to host leading AI startups.
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