According to Perplexity AI CEO Aravind Srinivas, Comet has the potential to streamline workflows to the point where firms can avoid hiring additional employees. Perplexity’s Comet browser is now available free globallyPerplexity made its Comet browser available to users globally at no charge on Thursday. The startup has also introduced a new “background assistant” in Comet, available to select paying subscribers, to manage multiple tasks. At its core, Perplexity is recognized for its AI search engine that delivers clear responses and directs users to original sources. Perplexity also teased upcoming additions, like a mobile version of Comet and a Background Assistant designed to work on multiple tasks asynchronously.