Perplexity has rolled out major upgrades to the Comet Assistant, focusing on transparency, user control, and responsible decision-making.
With the new update, users can now see exactly what the assistant is doing behind the scenes, including its clicks, browsing activity, and step-by-step reasoning.
This added visibility makes it easier to trust how Comet gathers information and completes tasks.
The assistant now gives users more options over how it handles tasks.
When Comet detects that a query could benefit from autonomous browsing, it asks whether you want to take the task yourself, allow one-time approval, or let it browse automatically.
It also introduces new safeguards for sensitive moments, pausing before actions like logging into accounts or making purchases so users stay fully in control.
Perplexity says these changes reflect its core philosophy for AI assistants: transparency, user choice, and sound judgment.
As Comet grows more capable, these principles will guide all future assistants across its ecosystem, from Deep Research to Labs and the Email Assistant.
Key Takeaways:
- The upgraded Comet Assistant shows all browsing actions and reasoning in real time.
- Users can now choose when Comet acts autonomously with new permission controls.
- Built-in safeguards ensure Comet pauses before sensitive or high-risk actions.
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