Perplexity, the AI-powered search company valued at $20 billion, has announced the launch of its new product, Computer. Priced at $200 per month for Perplexity Max subscribers, Computer coordinates 19 AI models to streamline complex workflows. This platform marks Perplexity’s strategic move towards orchestrating specialized AI models to deliver reliable outcomes.
Computer functions as a versatile digital worker, delegating tasks to AI models like Claude, Gemini, and Grok based on their strengths. With the core logic running on Anthropic’s Claude Opus 4.6 and Google’s Gemini handling deep research queries, Computer offers a comprehensive solution for diverse tasks.
Perplexity’s approach challenges the industry’s direction by emphasizing orchestration over single-model ecosystems. By providing users with a unified system to leverage various AI capabilities, Perplexity aims to reshape how businesses approach AI workflows.
Source: VentureBeat