Snap shares surge as $400 million Perplexity deal rekindles AI ambitions


Snapchat logo is seen in this illustration taken July 28, 2022. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration

(Reuters) -Snap shares jumped 18% in premarket trading on Thursday after its $400 million partnership with startup Perplexity AI reassured investors that the social media company could catch up to larger rivals in the artificial intelligence race.

The Snapchat parent's shares had risen 16% after market hours on Wednesday following the news.

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