Perplexity launches always‑on AI teammates for work
The new Teammates run 24/7, integrate with Perplexity Computer and cost $200 a month on the Max plan.
Perplexity has introduced ‘Teammates’, AI agents that stay online around the clock and can handle multiple tasks in a workplace. They pull data, skills and memory from the existing Perplexity tools you already use.
Teammates work with Perplexity Computer, an on‑device AI system that can run tasks locally. Users can assign different jobs to each teammate and monitor progress via threads in the Perplexity app or through Slack.
The service is priced at $200 per month on the Max plan, a higher cost than comparable offerings from OpenAI and Anthropic. The company’s CEO says they aim for organisations to eventually run hundreds of teammates per employee.
Why it matters to your business
For founder‑led businesses, having AI agents that can operate continuously could free up staff to focus on strategy rather than routine tasks. The integration with Slack means teams can keep workflow within tools they already use.
The price point is a significant expense, so you’ll need to assess whether the productivity gains justify the $200‑monthly cost for each user.
What to do on Monday
- Map out repetitive tasks in your team that could be handed to an AI teammate.
- Trial the Max plan with a single user for a week to measure time saved versus cost.
- If the trial shows clear efficiency gains, plan a rollout and budget for the subscription.
Sources
Reported by theverge.com.