Perplexity Computer Orchestrates 19 AI Models

A massive shift toward agentic AI and automated digital workers in early 2026. At the center of this movement is Perplexity Computer, a cloud-based platform that orchestrates 19 different AI models to execute complex, multi-step projects autonomously. Major hardware players are responding by embedding these capabilities into AI workstations and mobile devices, highlighted by HP’s Z series and Lenovo’s Qira assistant, as well as a significant system-level partnership between Samsung and Perplexity. Meanwhile, Apple is advancing its own ecosystem through the acquisition of Q.ai and the rollout of Apple Intelligence to enhance human-computer interaction. Collectively, these reports illustrate an industry-wide transition where AI is evolving from a simple chatbot interface into a proactive, integrated operating system capable of managing professional workflows from start to finish.