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AIAI Just Became a Digital Employee - Meet Perplexity Computer
AI might be entering a completely new phase.
@perplexity has introduced Perplexity Computer, a system designed to turn AI into a real digital worker that can plan, execute, and manage entire workflows.
Instead of just answering questions in a chat, Perplexity Computer can take a goal, break it down into tasks, and run those tasks automatically using specialized AI agents.
For example, it can:
- research information from the web
- generate documents and reports
- process data
- connect to external tools and APIs
- even write code when necessary
Each task runs inside an isolated compute environment with access to a real browser, real filesystem, and real tool integrations, allowing the AI to actually operate software the way a human coworker would.
Another key idea behind Perplexity Computer is multi-model orchestration. Instead of relying on a single AI model, the system routes different parts of the workflow to the most suitable models for reasoning, research, images, video, speed, or long-context tasks.
This means the system can coordinate multiple AI capabilities to complete complex work more efficiently.
Perplexity Computer is currently available to Perplexity Max subscribers, with enterprise access expected soon.
If systems like this continue to evolve, AI might not just help with answers anymore. It could start handling entire projects from start to finish.
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