Perplexity launches Computer AI agent, uniting 19 models for $200/month

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Paragraph 1: Announce launch, mention product name, price, coordination of 19 models.

Paragraph 2: List the providers: OpenAI, Anthropic, Google.

Paragraph 3: Mention the pricing model and target market (enterprise?).

Paragraph 4: Note that the agent is positioned as a "computer" AI agent.

Paragraph 5: Mention the concerns raised: profitability.

Paragraph 6: Platform risk.

Paragraph 7: Future of agentic AI.

Paragraph 8: Brief industry context: AI agents gaining traction, competition.

Paragraph 9: Mention that Perplexity is known for search AI.

Paragraph 10: Summarize.

We must attribute: "according to Michael Nuñez writing on venturebeat.com". Use that phrase.

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Paragraph 1: Perplexity unveiled "Computer," an AI agent that bundles multiple large language models. The service costs $200 per month, according to Michael Nuñez writing on venturebeat.com.

That's 2 sentences, about 23 words each? Let's count: "Perplexity unveiled "Computer," an AI agent that bundles multiple large language models." (13 words). "The service costs $200 per month, according to Michael Nuñez writing on venturebeat.com." (16 words). Good.

Paragraph 2: The agent orchestrates 19 distinct models from three leading AI firms. OpenAI, Anthropic and Google supply the underlying engines.

Count: "The agent orchestrates 19 distinct models from three leading AI firms." (13). "OpenAI, Anthropic and Google supply the underlying engines." (10). Good.

Paragraph 3: By linking these models, Computer can switch tasks without user intervention. It promises seamless handoffs between specialized capabilities.

Count: "By linking these models, Computer can switch tasks without user intervention." (13). "It promises seamless handoffs between specialized capabilities." (9). Good.

Paragraph 4: Perplexity markets the offering to businesses seeking turnkey AI solutions. The flat monthly fee simplifies budgeting for enterprises.

Count: "Perplexity markets the offering to businesses seeking turnkey AI solutions." (13). "The flat monthly fee simplifies budgeting for enterprises." (9). Good.

Paragraph 5: Analysts question whether the $200 price point can sustain profitability. Running 19 models simultaneously incurs significant compute costs.

Count: "Analysts question whether the $200 price point can sustain profitability." (12). "Running 19 models simultaneously incurs significant compute costs." (10). Good.

Paragraph 6: The multi‑provider architecture also raises platform‑risk concerns. Dependence on external APIs could expose customers to service disruptions.

Count: "The multi‑provider architecture also raises platform‑risk concerns." (10). "Dependence on external APIs could expose customers to service disruptions." (11). Good.

Paragraph 7: Observers note that Computer exemplifies the next wave of agentic AI. Autonomous agents that coordinate multiple models may reshape workflow automation.

Count: "Observers note that Computer exemplifies the next wave of agentic AI." (12). "Autonomous agents that coordinate multiple models may reshape workflow automation." (12). Good.

Paragraph 8: The launch arrives as rivals roll out similar multi‑model agents. Companies like Anthropic and Google have hinted at comparable offerings.

Count: "The launch arrives as rivals roll out similar multi‑model agents." (12). "Companies like Anthropic and Google have hinted at comparable offerings." (11). Good.

Paragraph 9: Perplexity, previously known for its AI‑enhanced search product, is expanding into broader AI services. The move signals a strategic shift toward higher‑margin enterprise tools.

Count: "Perplexity, previously known for its AI‑enhanced search product, is expanding into broader AI services." (16). "The move signals a strategic shift toward higher‑margin enterprise tools." (11). Good.

Paragraph 10: Time will reveal if the $200 subscription can attract enough users. For now, Computer marks a bold step in the evolving AI agent market.

Count: "Time will reveal if the $200 subscription can attract enough users." (13). "For now, Computer marks a bold step in the evolving AI agent market." (13). Good.

Now total words: Let's sum approximate words per sentence.

Paragraph 1: 13+16=29