Perplexity Unveils Powerful AI-Powered Labs Tool for Productivity and Collaboration

In a major expansion of its capabilities, the AI-powered search engine Perplexity has released a new tool called Perplexity Labs. This innovative suite of features is designed to empower users to streamline a variety of work and personal projects through the power of artificial intelligence.

Perplexity Labs, available on the web, iOS, and Android, with plans for Mac and Windows apps soon, is included as part of Perplexity's $20 per month Pro subscription plan. The tool leverages AI to conduct research, analysis, and data visualization, taking around 10 minutes to craft reports, spreadsheets, dashboards, and more.

According to Perplexity, "Labs is designed to invest more time — 10 minutes or longer — and leverage additional tools [to accomplish tasks], such as advanced file generation and mini-app creation." This expanded functionality allows users to develop a wider range of deliverables for their projects, from interactive web apps to structured data analysis and document generation.

The release of Perplexity Labs comes on the same day as the launch of a slide deck creation tool by Manus, another AI-powered platform. This timing underscores the growing importance of AI-driven productivity tools in the market.

Perplexity's move to expand beyond its core search business and into more enterprise-focused functionality is likely driven by the demands of its VC backers, who are reportedly in talks to raise up to $1 billion in capital at an $18 billion valuation for the company. The new Perplexity Labs tool is a clear step in that direction, providing corporate users with a powerful set of AI-powered capabilities to streamline their workflows.

As with any AI-powered technology, the performance of Perplexity Labs will need to be thoroughly tested, but the potential for the tool to revolutionize how users approach a wide range of tasks is undeniable. With its ability to conduct research, generate visualizations, and even write code, Perplexity Labs represents a significant advancement in the AI productivity space.