Perplexity Computer Can Call Stores to Check Stock for Users

Developer jedisct1 found that Perplexity's Computer can call stores on a user's behalf to check product availability, using a US number and identifying itself as an AI. Despite general aversion to AI calls, the use case was surprisingly effective, marking a step from information retrieval to real-world task execution.

2026-09-15 ~ 2026-09-15 · 3 related posts

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