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Perplexity introduces a revenue-share for creators

For years, AI tools like ChatGPT and Perplexity have been answering questions using articles, blogs, and research created by humans. But while readers got answers instantly, the original writers never earned a cent.

That’s about to change.

Perplexity has launched a $42.5 million revenue-sharing program to pay publishers whose content fuels its AI-powered search results. Think of it as Apple News+, but built for the AI age.

 

🔑 How It Works

  • A new $5/month plan called Comet Plus is live.
  • 80% of subscription revenue is shared with publishers (after server costs).
  • You earn when your articles:
    • appear in Perplexity search results,
    • are used inside AI-generated answers, or
    • are discovered through the Comet browser.
If your words power AI, you finally get a slice of the pie.
 

🌍 Why It Matters

This is among the first real attempts from an AI company to acknowledge that artificial intelligence relies on human-created content.

Rather than fighting publishers in court, Perplexity is testing a simple approach: pay the creators.

 

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💸 What It Means for You

This is not only for big media groups. Independent writers, bloggers, and niche publishers can benefit too:

  • Earn a share of AI subscription revenue
  • Gain new readers from AI-driven traffic
  • Turn exposure into real income

First payouts may be small, but for many bloggers who never expected to earn from AI, this is a genuine breakthrough.

⚖️ The Catch

  • Earnings are uncertain for small sites
  • Returns may feel modest at first
  • Still, this is one of the first real business models that rewards creators in the AI era

🚀 The Bigger Picture

Artificial Intelligence is built on human creativity. Programs like this show that original blogs, research, and unique voices still matter—and now they can pay you back.

👉 Question for you: Would you opt in to let AI platforms pay you for your content, even if it starts small?

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