Peter Smith
⬤ Perplexity AI has rolled out "Perplexity Computer" as part of its Max subscription tier -- an AI workspace built to handle integrated tasks across user tools and real-world workflows. Many early users struggle with setup, but once configured correctly the system acts as a digital assistant that researches, writes, builds, and delivers outputs through connected platforms. The Max tier runs $200 per month (or around $167/month billed annually) and includes 10,000 Computer credits, orchestration of 19 frontier models, persistent memory, sub-agents, and access to more than 400 integrations via its Model Council.
⬤ Multi-model orchestration and tool integration sit at the core of what makes Perplexity Computer tick. Users can connect Google Drive, Notion, Slack, and Google Calendar in priority order, then feed in personal context -- roles, goals, industries, preferred outputs -- to activate persistent memory. That memory lets the AI recall preferences and project folders across sessions, turning one-off prompts into something closer to an ongoing working relationship. The advice for new users is simple: start with a handful of connectors to keep context tight and effective.
⬤ In practice, workflows kick off with structured prompts like "Execute full workflow," pulling in calendar events, Slack updates, and folder documents to spit out consolidated briefs or task lists. The recommended setup path is straightforward: upgrade to Max, connect core tools, feed in personal context, run a test task. Perplexity's design goal here is clear -- give users an autonomous assistant that handles background tasks and drops structured outputs into designated folders without constant hand-holding.
⬤ Perplexity Computer lands as part of a broader push from the company. Recent benchmarks show Perplexity upgrading deep research performance toward Anthropic's 819 benchmark scores, and its model ecosystem keeps expanding across multi-platform workflows. The release points to a wider shift in AI: platforms are moving past simple chat toward genuine task orchestration, and features like Perplexity Computer could reshape both user adoption patterns and subscription dynamics across competitive AI services.
Peter Smith
