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JPMorgan's new $3 billion skyscraper in New York City operates around the clock, allowing bankers to order coffee directly to their desks. Meanwhile, Reddit has accused 'data scraper' companies of theft, alleging unauthorized access and use of its data. In space news, astronomers have discovered a skyscraper-sized asteroid, hidden by the sun's glare, moving at a near-record pace.

Perplexity, a lesser-known entity, has made an unexpected and substantial offer to acquire Google's Chrome browser, valued at $34.5 billion. This move is being referred to as a longshot due to the significant price tag and the strategic importance of Chrome to Google's ecosystem. The Wall Street Journal has exclusively reported this development, citing sources familiar with the matter.

OpenAI is set to launch an AI-powered web browser in the coming weeks, directly challenging Google Chrome's dominance. The browser, reportedly in development by OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, aims to revolutionize web browsing by leveraging AI. Meanwhile, Perplexity has already launched its AI-powered browser, Comet, priced at $200 per month for select subscribers.