Perplexity’s Retreat From Ads Signals a Bigger Strategic Shift
Wired • 2/18/2026 – 2/19/2026
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StatusActive
Recency Multiplier85% (0.5^11/48)
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- 2026-02-18
- 2026-02-19Perplexity’s Retreat From Ads Signals a Bigger Strategic Shift (current)
Score BreakdownRisk 55
Source Reputation: Low-trust source (6/20 pts)
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Age: Breaking news - too recent to assess longevity
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