Perplexity has launched the Perplexity Assistant, an AI for Android devices that performs multi-step tasks autonomously. CEO Aravind Srinivas announced its rollout, highlighting its ability to set reminders, hail rides, and access the camera for tasks like making restaurant reservations. The assistant is free within the Perplexity mobile app, available in 15 languages. This development places Perplexity among various companies racing to create agentic AIs, enhancing user interaction with technology.