1Password Partners with Perplexity to Secure the Future of AI Browsing (1password.com)

1Password announced a partnership with Perplexity to integrate its credential management and Extended Access Management (XAM) capabilities into Comet, Perplexity’s new AI‑powered browser. The collaboration delivers a Comet‑compatible 1Password browser extension that provides privacy‑first credential storage, end‑to‑end encryption, zero‑knowledge architecture, seamless autofill (usernames, passwords, 2FA codes and passkeys), strong password/passkey generation, and cross‑device sync. As Perplexity’s first security launch partner, 1Password is positioning the extension as a free option for existing customers to sign in and manage access while using AI features inside the browser. For the AI/ML community this matters because AI‑native browsing and agents create new attack surfaces—automated agents, data scraping, and on‑the‑fly credential use—and require fresh security patterns. 1Password’s approach embeds access controls and cryptographic privacy at the client layer, enabling safer authentication for humans and AI agents, clearer governance over what AI can access, and reduced risk of credential leakage. Technically, the move highlights practical integration of zero‑knowledge E2E encryption and XAM for browser‑based AI workflows, making it easier for enterprises and developers to adopt AI browsing and agents with built‑in access management and auditability.