Key Info

Perplexity is introducing effort controls in Computer’s model selector, allowing users to combine the orchestrator model with reasoning depth for adjustable performance. The update also brings customizable speed settings for greater control.

Highlights

  • Effort presets tie together the orchestrator model and reasoning depth, balancing thoroughness and efficiency.
  • Users can tailor model selection, reasoning level, and speed to match task complexity.
  • Part of Perplexity’s push to make its Computer agent more flexible for varied workloads.