Perplexity Launches 'Computer': Unified Multi-Agent System for End-to-End Projects
Perplexity Launches 'Computer': Unified Multi-Agent System for End-to-End Projects.
Perplexity Launches 'Computer': Unified Multi-Agent System for End-to-End Projects
Perplexity AI dropped "Perplexity Computer" today—a multi-model beast orchestrating 19 AIs, including Opus for task handoffs, to tackle research, coding, deployment, and project management end-to-end. With persistent memory, file handling, and tools, it's built for month-long autonomous runs. Max subscribers get it now at usage-based pricing, reimagining the personal computer for 2026.[4][5][6]
CEO Aravind Srinivas calls it "massively multimodel," and the community agrees: it's "the most complete AI agent system available right now." Perfect for teams needing a digital worker that doesn't quit at sunset.
Anthropic's Claude Cowork Introduces Scheduled Recurring Tasks for Autonomous Automation
Anthropic just leveled up Claude Cowork with scheduled recurring tasks, letting it auto-run workflows like daily briefs, weekly reports, or Friday decks. Paid Claude Max users on desktop (macOS/Windows) can trigger via /schedule or sidebar, pause/edit on the fly, and plug in domain tools for deeper expertise.[7][8]
X is lit: "Claude just stopped being an assistant. It's now an autonomous agent factory." This pushes agentic AI toward true coworker status amid fierce competition.
AI Infrastructure Funding Boom: Anthropic Raises $30B at $380B Valuation, OpenAI Nears $100B
Anthropic snagged $30B in Series G funding on Feb 12 at a whopping $380B valuation—second-largest private round ever, led by GIC. OpenAI's chasing $100B at $850B, with Nvidia, Microsoft, and Amazon in the mix. Meta's locking $100B chip deals with AMD/Nvidia, while Google's spinning up data centers. It's an all-out capex arms race for AI scaling.[9][10]
Analysts flag sky-high multiples—Anthropic at 27x revenue, OpenAI eyeing 42.5x—betting big on infra to fuel the agent boom.
What This Means For Your Business
Today's news screams agentic AI maturity: from Karpathy's orchestration paradigm to Perplexity's end-to-end "Computer" and Claude's scheduled autonomy, enterprises can't ignore multi-agent systems anymore. These aren't toys—they're workforce multipliers for dev, research, and ops. At Up North AI, our agent workforce design and MCP/A2A orchestration services help you deploy these without the trial-and-error, ensuring reliable outcomes where single models fall short.
Funding frenzy underscores the infra bet: hyperscalers are all-in, but your edge is judgment—picking the right agents, tuning for trust, and engineering real ROI. Skip the hype; focus on quality reviews to avoid hallucination pitfalls in production workflows. Code is free. Judgment isn't.
Key takeaway: Shift to agent orchestration now—pilot Perplexity/Claude hybrids for your repetitive tasks, and consult experts to scale securely before competitors do.
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- https://x.com/AravSrinivas/status/2026710957272207490
- https://support.claude.com/en/articles/13854387-schedule-recurring-tasks-in-cowork
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- https://awesomeagents.ai/news/openai-100b-mega-round-850b-valuation
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