Perplexity has been tightening its grip on free Pro subscriptions, with many promotional offers from partners like Samsung, PayPal, and Bharti Airtel expiring or having their limits reduced. The company cited fraud and unauthorized resale of promo codes as reasons for these changes, leading to confusion and frustration among legitimate users. Access to these promotions has historically been region-specific, with limited availability for users in Russia and CIS countries, and payment often requires international methods, though some services offer workarounds. AI
IMPACT Users seeking free access to advanced AI search features may face increased costs or limited availability.
RANK_REASON Article discusses changes to a specific product's promotional offers and user access, not a core AI release or research.
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