By Govind Choudhary
Publication Date: 2025-11-15 08:02:00
Perplexity CEO Aravind Srinivas has highlighted a significant set of upgrades to the company’s Comet Assistant, emphasising stronger user control and safer decision-making for web-based tasks. Sharing the update on Saturday, Srinivas said the improvements make it easier for people to see when the browser agent is active, understand what it is doing, and decide how it should operate on their behalf.
What are the updates to Comet browser?
In a recent blog, the company explained its update to users, offering a clearer view of Comet’s behaviour. The assistant now displays exactly when it is browsing, where it is clicking or scrolling, and which steps it is taking to reach an answer. A sidecar panel allows users to follow Comet’s reasoning or watch its actions unfold in real time.
Perplexity says users choose when Comet takes charge
Perplexity has also refined how and when the assistant takes control of a task. When a user types a query in the omnibar or search, Comet may ask whether it should handle the task autonomously. People can choose to browse manually, allow the assistant to act once, or grant ongoing permission for Comet to assist automatically. The company says this design ensures users stay in charge while still benefiting from the assistant’s speed and autonomy.
How can Comet manage risks?
The update strengthens Comet’s judgement for tasks that carry higher risks. When the assistant encounters steps such as logging in to an account or making a purchase, it will…
