Perplexity Launches Managed AI Agent 'Computer' to Compete With OpenAI in Autonomous AI Space

Summary

Perplexity has launched 'Computer,' a managed AI agent product that autonomously operates digital interfaces on behalf of users, directly challenging OpenAI's offerings in the autonomous AI agent space. The product navigates websites, applications, and external services in a human-like manner, with access initially limited to premium subscribers. Perplexity hosts all infrastructure, manages integrations, and determines which models are used for specific tasks, positioning it as a centralized, ma