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Meet Aravind Srinivas: From Chennai to Silicon Valley, the tech visionary eyeing TikTok


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Published in Science and Technology on Tuesday, January 28th 2025 at 3:02 GMT by MSN   Print publication without navigation

  • Aravind Srinivas, co-founder of Perplexity AI, is in merger talks with ByteDance to form a new U.S.-based company for TikTok's operations. This move aims to address national security concerns in the U.

Aravind Srinivas, originally from Chennai, has emerged as a notable figure in Silicon Valley's tech scene, particularly in the realm of artificial intelligence. He founded Perplexity AI, a company that has developed an AI-driven search engine aiming to rival Google by providing direct answers rather than links. Srinivas's journey began with a strong academic background, including a stint at IIT Madras and further studies at UC Berkeley. His entrepreneurial spirit led him to create Perplexity AI, which has attracted significant attention and investment, with its valuation soaring to $520 million. Beyond his tech innovations, Srinivas has expressed interest in acquiring TikTok, highlighting his ambition to influence major platforms. His approach combines deep technical knowledge with a vision for how AI can transform information accessibility, making him a key player in the evolving tech landscape.

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