据The Information报道，被誉为“谷歌杀手”的明星创业公司Perplexity，去年曾就合并问题与至少4家公司进行了探讨。然而，由于训练AI模型的成本高昂以及来自搜索巨头谷歌的激烈竞争，这些讨论最终都未能达成任何交易。
据悉，Perplexity管理层对AI成本的担忧日益加深，这成为了他们搁置合并谈判的重要原因。与此同时，另一家明星创业公司Writer近几个月来也至少接洽了3家公司，但具体情况并未公开。
值得一提的是，Neeva已经被数据库软件提供商Snowflake收购。而Perplexity则在去年的B轮融资中，以5.2亿美元的估值筹集了7360万美元。尽管未能通过并购方式扩大规模，但这一轮融资也显示了资本市场对Perplexity的认可。
面对AI成本的压力，这些明星创业公司的下一步动向备受关注。在激烈的市场竞争中，他们是否能够找到合适的解决方案，继续在AI领域保持竞争力，还有待观察。
英文翻译：
Title: Star Startup Perplexity Halts Merger Talks Amidst AI Cost Pressures
Keywords: AI Cost, Perplexity, Merger Talks
News content:
According to a report from The Information, the star startup known as “Google’s killer,” Perplexity, had discussions about a merger with at least four companies last year. However, these talks ultimately failed to result in any deals due to the high costs associated with training AI models and intense competition from search giant Google.
It is understood that the growing concern over AI costs has become a significant factor in the decision of Perplexity’s management to shelve merger negotiations. Meanwhile, another star startup, Writer, has recently engaged in talks with at least three companies, but the details have not been made public.
It is worth mentioning that Neeva has been acquired by the database software provider Snowflake. Perplexity, on the other hand, raised $73.6 million in its Series B round of financing at a valuation of $520 million. Although it failed to grow through a merger, this round of financing demonstrates the recognition of the capital market for Perplexity.
Facing the pressure of AI costs, the next moves of these star startups are closely watched. In the fierce market competition, whether they can find appropriate solutions to maintain their competitiveness in the AI field remains to be seen.
【来源】https://wallstreetcn.com/articles/3707716
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