Perplexity has launched its new AI tool, Computer, designed exclusively for Perplexity Max users. This general-purpose digital worker employs multiple AI models, including Claude Opus 4.6 and Gemini, to create web dashboards, apps, presentations, and animated GIFs. Unlike competitors like OpenClaw, Computer operates entirely in the cloud, utilizing a walled garden approach for increased security and privacy. Functions such as designing apps or PowerPoint decks are managed by delegating tasks to sub-agents, enabling efficient project management. Developed rapidly as an internal experiment, Computer embodies a massively multi-model orchestration system that commands a team of sub-agents. Users interact with Computer primarily through the Perplexity app, a shift from original communication via Slack. This positions Perplexity Computer as a key player in the evolving landscape of personal AI agents, driven by its innovative technology and enhanced user experience.
