Perplexity launches its own take on AI agents for work

Perplexity is entering the race against OpenAI and Anthropic by introducing its own work-focused AI agents called Teammates. The new tool aims to help users manage workspace tasks with advanced automation.

• Always-on Teammates agents run 24/7 to handle multiple roles simultaneously.
• The system integrates with Perplexity Computer to deploy agents directly on user devices.
• Teammates build on top of existing Perplexity tools, pulling projects and memory.
• The feature is part of Perplexity's expensive $200-per-month Max subscription plan.

Features and Capabilities

Perplexity’s Teammates can perform an array of tasks while running around the clock. Users can assign different jobs to each agent, allowing them to work concurrently much like OpenAI’s Dots and Claude Duet.

Users can monitor the progress of their Teammates through individual threads in the Perplexity app and even interact with them directly in Slack. Perplexity CEO Aravind Srinivas noted that future organizations could have hundreds of teammates working for every individual.

Pricing and Market Context

While functioning similarly to rival agent systems from OpenAI and Anthropic, Perplexity’s offering comes with a significantly higher price tag. It requires a subscription to the company’s $200 per month Max plan.

This reflects a bold move toward high-end professional automation, targeting corporate environments with substantial tech budgets.

Industry Impact

The launch of Teammates highlights the rapid evolution of autonomous enterprise workflows. By integrating directly with communication platforms like Slack, these AI agents are set to transform daily office productivity and task management.