In a striking crossover between global football and artificial intelligence, legendary footballer Cristiano Ronaldo has joined Perplexity AI as an investor. The announcement was made by the company’s Indian-origin co-founder and CEO Aravind Srinivas, who shared two photographs on Instagram alongside the football icon.

“It’s an honor to be able to partner with Cristiano Ronaldo and welcome him as an investor to Perplexity,” Srinivas wrote. “There’s a reason he’s the GOAT — he’s relentless and constantly researching the latest techniques to recover and push boundaries. We will work together to make Perplexity the best AI for asking questions!”

Ronaldo’s association with Perplexity marks a major moment for the tech company, currently valued in billions, and further solidifies Srinivas’s sta

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