Perplexity Brings Computer Agent to Windows as $20 Billion Startup Pushes Deeper Into AI Agents
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Updated · CNBC · Jun 3
Perplexity Brings Computer Agent to Windows as $20 Billion Startup Pushes Deeper Into AI Agents
3 articles · Updated · CNBC · Jun 3
Summary
Perplexity said Wednesday its Computer agent is now coming to Microsoft Windows, letting the AI work across apps such as Word and Outlook and access files stored on a user’s device.
The move expands Perplexity’s push into agentic AI—systems designed to carry out longer, more complex tasks rather than answer one-off queries—and builds on the Computer product it introduced in February.
Aravind Srinivas told CNBC the companies that extract the most economic value from the computing power their AI consumes will win the highest valuations, underscoring the commercial logic behind the launch.
Competition is intensifying as OpenAI, Anthropic and Google all press further into AI agents; Perplexity was last reported at a $20 billion valuation, far below OpenAI’s roughly $850 billion and Anthropic’s near-$1 trillion.
Can US AI giants win when low-cost Chinese models are rapidly matching their power and reach?
As AI agents execute tasks, what new high-value skills will define the future of human work?
With 40% of AI agent projects predicted to fail, are today's trillion-dollar valuations a bubble?
Perplexity AI’s 800% Growth: How Agentic AI and Perplexity Computer Are Transforming Enterprise Automation
Overview
Perplexity AI has quickly become a major force in artificial intelligence, showing remarkable growth and a strong market position. As of June 2026, the company achieved an 800% year-over-year growth rate, reached a $20 billion valuation, and secured over $100 million in funding. Its platform attracts more than 100 million monthly active users, especially among young, tech-savvy individuals, and enjoys high app ratings. This rapid ascent is driven by Perplexity’s focus on innovative search and agent tools, positioning it as a leader in the evolving agentic AI market.