SNAP-PERPLEXITY $400M DEAL COLLAPSES

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WED, APR 15, 2026

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Snap's proposed $400 million partnership with AI search startup Perplexity has fallen through. The company plans to announce significant layoffs Wednesday.

The failed deal marks a setback for Snap's AI strategy. The partnership would have positioned Perplexity as a search provider integrated with Snap's platform, generating revenue through the $400 million payment. Snap's layoff announcement arrives amid broader restructuring at the company. The timing suggests leadership is recalibrating priorities following the dissolved agreement. Snap is moving forward with other initiatives, including the launch of Specs—its AR hardware product. The company also noted that OpenAI has developed a competing cyber model, adding pressure in the competitive AI landscape. The collapse reflects challenges in monetizing AI partnerships and shifting strategies among tech platforms as the AI market develops.

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