Perplexity AI

Perplexity AI is an AI-powered answer engine built by Perplexity AI, Inc. It combines real-time web search with large language models to deliver direct, cited answers rather than a list of links. The product is available as a web app, desktop app, iOS app, Android app, and through an API platform. The enterprise page states that more than 20,000 organizations use Perplexity Enterprise.

What It Is

Perplexity sits at the intersection of search and conversational AI. Instead of returning a ranked list of URLs, it reads sources, synthesizes an answer, and surfaces citations so users can verify claims. The core loop is: ask a question → get a sourced answer → follow up with auto-generated or custom prompts. It covers general queries as well as specialized verticals including Finance, Health, Academic research, and Patents.

Perplexity Computer: Agentic Task Execution

The enterprise page introduces Perplexity Computer, described as a system that "puts 20 advanced models to work for your organization." Computer handles multi-step agentic tasks — building prototypes, running lead generation, monitoring news, drafting outreach, and managing workflows — all from a single interface. Users can create Skills, Workflows, and Connectors to automate recurring work. The product page positions Computer as a "Chief-of-Staff" layer on top of the core search and answer engine.

Enterprise Platform and Security

The enterprise offering adds a layer of organizational controls on top of the consumer product:

• Internal knowledge connectors — integrates with existing company tools to surface answers from internal files
• SOC 2 Type II certified and claims GDPR and HIPAA compliance
• No LLM training on enterprise customer data
• Configurable file retention with automatic deletion options
• SSO + SCIM for access management
• Audit logs for compliance and enhanced visibility
• User-level controls for file upload/download and answer sharing

The enterprise page attributes customer outcomes including "90% faster research verification" (AlixPartners), "125+ hours saved per week per user" (MDNRC), and "100% sales team adoption rate" (Rho) — these are vendor-published claims.

Comet Browser

Perplexity is developing Comet, a dedicated browser described on the enterprise page as enabling users to "browse at the speed of thought." Comet is positioned as an agentic browser that can answer questions, respond to emails, and handle busywork directly from the browser window on desktop or mobile. It is listed as a separate product under the enterprise umbrella.

Platform Reach and Access

Perplexity is accessible across multiple surfaces:

• Web at perplexity.ai
• Desktop app (macOS/Windows)
• iOS and Android mobile apps
• API platform with documented model cards and developer documentation at docs.perplexity.ai
• Spaces for collaborative research organization
• Artifacts for generated outputs

The API platform exposes Perplexity's models to developers building their own applications, with separate API terms of service and model documentation.

Update: Computer and Comet Launch

The enterprise page and homepage reflect a significant product expansion beyond the original answer engine. The addition of Perplexity Computer — with Skills, Workflows, Connectors, and multi-model orchestration — and the announcement of the Comet browser represent the current product direction: moving from a search-replacement tool toward a full agentic productivity platform. The changelog at perplexity.ai/changelog tracks ongoing releases, signaling active development momentum.