Perplexity launches Teammates AI agents for business tasks
Perplexity has launched Teammates, a new work-focused AI agent feature for its high-tier subscribers that runs around the clock.
Perplexity is entering the market for workplace AI agents with the launch of a new feature called Teammates. Revealed by the startup, these always-on digital assistants are designed to perform multiple tasks simultaneously while running continuously.
The new tool allows users to assign different jobs to various Teammates within a shared workspace. These agents pull existing projects, skills, and memory from tools already provided by Perplexity.
What is Perplexity Teammates?
Teammates operate similarly to other workplace AI offerings like OpenAI's Dots and Claude Duet. They are capable of handling ongoing, large-scale work by building on top of Perplexity Computer, an AI system that deploys agents directly onto a user's device.
Users can monitor the progress of their Teammates through individual threads located inside the Perplexity app. Additionally, users have the option to interact directly with these digital assistants through Slack.
When can you use it?
The new Teammates feature is available now through Perplexity, but it comes at a significant cost. Access requires a subscription to the company's Max plan, which is priced at $200 per month. CEO Aravind Srinivas has shared a long-term vision where organizations might eventually employ hundreds of these AI teammates for every individual worker.
What it means for small businesses
For business owners looking into AI automation, tools like Perplexity Teammates point toward a future where artificial intelligence can handle continuous, background tasks without constant human prompting. While the high monthly subscription cost means businesses must weigh the investment carefully, always-on AI agents represent a growing shift toward software that can collaborate on large-scale projects and integrate with team communication tools like Slack.
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