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Perplexity's Personal Computer turns Windows PCs into AI agents
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Fusion42 · 28 July 2026 · Fusion42 review
Perplexity launches Personal Computer, a product that transforms Windows PCs into autonomous AI agents capable of executing tasks across applications and workflows without direct user intervention.
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Perplexity just positioned itself between your operating system and your customer. If you build workflow automation, RPA, or task management software for Windows, you're now competing with an agent that runs natively on the OS itself - and doesn't need your app installed to replace your job.
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