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Perplexity Computer gains control of Google Chrome via new extension

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Perplexity says its Computer agent can now control users' Google Chrome browser from the Perplexity Mac and Windows apps, after the user installs a new Chrome extension once.

Aravind Srinivas, Perplexity's CEO, announced the feature on X on October 30, 2026. Perplexity says the feature is live now for all Computer users in those apps.

Once connected, users can ask the agent to handle local browsing tasks, and Computer uses sites the user is already signed into.

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    Perplexity Computer can now control Google Chrome through a new extension

    AIPerplexity says its Computer agent can now control the user's Google Chrome browser from the Mac and Windows apps, after installing a new Chrome extension once. Users can then ask the agent to handle local browsing tasks, and Computer uses sites they are already signed into.

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