Perplexity just open-sourced Bumblebee, its internal security scanner built to protect developer machines against supply-chain attacks. Built with Go for macOS and Linux, it checks local packages, editor extensions, and MCP configs entirely in read-only mode—meaning it never runs install scripts or triggers the very malware it hunts for.
Perplexity just launched a Snowflake App Connector for its Computer platform, letting employees query enterprise databases in plain language without writing SQL. Admins retain strict role-based controls and OAuth permissions, with a guarantee that data won't train models. Available now for Pro, Max, and Enterprise users, it brings Perplexity's own internal Slackbot workflow to all teams.
Perplexity just broke down the security architecture behind Perplexity Computer, its autonomous agent that executes code and browses the web. Each task runs inside an isolated Firecracker microVM with its own Linux kernel, backed by a four-layer prompt injection defense audited by Trail of Bits. It addresses the biggest hurdle to enterprise agent adoption: preventing rogue actions and untrusted data leaks.
Perplexity just launched Personal Computer inside a brand-new macOS app, bringing its autonomous agent teams directly to local desktops. The tool operates across local files, native Mac apps, and the web, and even lets you trigger tasks or approve actions from your iPhone. Why it matters: It turns your Mac—especially an always-on Mac mini—into a quiet, 24/7 background AI workforce.
Perplexity just rolled out Finance Search inside its Agent API, allowing developers to pull licensed financial datasets, real-time market quotes, and cited web sources with a single tool call. Instead of scraping generic web text, agents query structured sources for earnings transcripts, valuations, and analyst estimates with inline citations—delivering higher accuracy at a lower token cost.
Perplexity just launched Computer for Professional Finance, a specialized tool built for research, analysis, and investment workflows. It connects to licensed terminals like Morningstar and PitchBook, packs 35 ready-made financial workflows, and links every single number back to SEC filings or source data. It is available now in Microsoft Teams and via the Agent API, with Excel integration coming soon.
Perplexity just launched Premium Health Sources, pulling clinical data directly from paywalled references like the New England Journal of Medicine, BMJ Journals, and BMJ Best Practice. In Computer mode, relevant questions automatically trigger these professional databases with direct citations, replacing generic web summaries with peer-reviewed medical evidence.
Perplexity just rolled out Workflows for Computer, packing over 70 pre-built automations across finance, sales, legal, and recruiting. Instead of starting from a blank prompt, it bundles expert instructions with the right model, real-time web research, and live data from apps like Salesforce and Slack. It is now live for all subscribers.
Perplexity just rolled out major upgrades to its enterprise agent Computer, embedding it directly into Microsoft Teams and Excel. Users can now summon the assistant in chats, query financial models from a native spreadsheet sidebar, and run more than 70 prebuilt workflows. A new 1Password integration also keeps credentials secure while acting on the user's behalf. Why it matters: Perplexity is pushing deep into everyday office surfaces to challenge Copilot on its home turf.
Perplexity just launched Personal Computer for Mac, bringing its multi-model AI orchestration directly to your local machine. It can manage your to-do lists, organize folders, and complete tasks across native apps, local files, and the web. Actions run in a secure sandbox and can be triggered by pressing both CMD keys.
Perplexity just expanded its Plaid integration, letting users securely connect bank accounts, credit cards, and loans on desktop. The read-only sync never touches Perplexity servers, allowing Perplexity Computer to build custom net worth trackers and debt payoff plans via plain English. It is currently live for US and Canadian users, with advanced tools reserved for Pro and Max subscribers.
Perplexity just rolled out Computer for Taxes inside its Perplexity Computer platform. Built on the Agent Skills protocol, it loads modular tax knowledge grounded in IRS rules to draft federal returns on official forms and audit professionally prepared filings. Internal tests even caught a 67% deduction understatement by an attorney under 2025 overtime rules.
Perplexity just launched its AI agent orchestrator Computer as a Slack integration, available now in the Slack Marketplace. Teams can tag @Computer in channels or send direct messages to research the web, analyze data, and build apps without leaving their workflow. Tasks and context stay synced between Slack threads and the Perplexity web platform.
Perplexity just launched the Secure Intelligence Institute (SII), its new research hub dedicated to AI safety, privacy, and trust. Led by Purdue computer science professor Dr. Ninghui Li, the initiative builds on existing work like BrowseSafe to tackle authentication and defenses for autonomous agents. Why it matters: As AI systems shift from answering questions to taking real-world actions, locking down agentic security is becoming a critical battleground.
Perplexity just launched Perplexity Health, a new feature linking electronic medical records from 1.7 million providers with wearables like Apple Health and Fitbit. Instead of generic web results, answers combine your clinical history and lab work with peer-reviewed medical citations. Health data is encrypted and won't train models, rolling out first to U.S. Pro and Max users.
Perplexity just integrated NVIDIA’s Nemotron 3 Super across its entire product suite, rolling it out to the main app, Agent API, and Perplexity Computer. The addition gives both search users and developers building automated agent workflows immediate access to NVIDIA's high-performance model alongside existing options.
Perplexity just introduced Personal Computer, an always-on AI agent powered by M4 Mac mini servers that integrates directly with local apps. The system runs queries in dedicated secure sandboxes with full audit trails, approval gates for sensitive actions, and a kill switch. A waitlist is live, though exact hardware specs and pricing remain unannounced.
Perplexity just launched Computer for Enterprise, an AI system built to run multi-step workflows across research, coding, design, and deployment. The platform automatically routes tasks across 20 specialized models and integrates with over 400 workplace tools like Slack, taking enterprise process automation to the next level.
A federal judge just blocked Perplexity's AI browser agents from placing orders on Amazon on users' behalf. The court found Amazon provided strong evidence of unauthorized access, backing claims that Perplexity's Comet browser even disguised itself as Chrome to hide its tracks. Perplexity must also destroy collected Amazon data, though it has seven days to appeal.
Perplexity just introduced Skills for Perplexity Computer, allowing the AI agent to learn actions once and reuse them across future tasks. Instead of repeating identical steps each time, the system stores workflows as reusable capabilities and applies them automatically. It essentially turns one-off demonstrations into persistent automation.
