Perplexity says it has no plans to further pursue advertising, which it introduced in 2024, phasing out ads late last year over fears it would erode user trust (Cristina Criddle/Financial Times)

Cristina Criddle / Financial Times: Perplexity says it has no plans to further pursue advertising, which it introduced in 2024, phasing out ads late last year over fears it would erode user trust — Leading start-ups have recently embraced sponsors as they search for revenue — AI start-up…