Perplexity introduces autonomous AI agents to compete in the enterprise automation space

Perplexity has entered the market for work-focused artificial intelligence agents, directly challenging established players like OpenAI and Anthropic. The company has unveiled its new always-on feature called Teammates, which is designed to operate across various roles within a user's workspace. These Teammates possess the capability to leverage existing projects, skills, and memory stored within the Perplexity tools. They function by integrating with Perplexity Computer, an underlying AI system that enables agents to execute tasks directly on the user's device. Perplexity clarified that Teammates enhance Computer by providing the functionality necessary for collaborating on large-scale and ongoing projects. Users can delegate distinct jobs to individual Teammates, allowing them to work concurrently, a feature noted as being comparable to offerings from OpenAI's Dots and Claude Duet.