Perplexity launches Email Assistant with a 14-day free trial, here’s how it works

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Perplexity AI has rolled out a 14-day free trial of its new Email Assistant, an AI-powered productivity tool that helps users manage their inbox with greater efficiency. The assistant can automatically sort, summarise, and compose replies, all while ensuring that emails remain private and secure.

Perplexity CEO Arvind Srinivas announced that the Email Assistant is now available for Pro users globally as part of a limited-time free trial. Interestingly, Airtel users in India can access Perplexity Pro for free, giving them unrestricted use of all premium tools — including the new Email Assistant.

What the Perplexity Email Assistant does
The Email Assistant integrates directly with Gmail and Outlook, acting as a digital secretary that learns from your communication style and habits. It prioritises messages, identifies important threads, and generates replies that sound like you. Users can issue simple prompts such as “Summarise today’s important emails” or “Show me unread messages from clients,” and the assistant will instantly organise and display results.

How it works
To get started, users simply email assistant@perplexity.com from their registered address. Once activated, the AI scans and categorises emails in real time, automatically tagging them under labels like “Action Required,” “Urgent,” or “Follow-Up.” It can also participate in ongoing email threads when CC’d, suggesting replies, scheduling meetings, or flagging key tasks. The assistant works seamlessly across both desktop and mobile, making inbox management consistent and efficient wherever you are.

Privacy and data protection
Perplexity says the assistant fully complies with SOC 2 and GDPR standards. No email content is stored or used to train AI models, and any temporary data, such as meeting details or draft messages, is deleted within two weeks. This ensures that users retain complete privacy and control over their inboxes.

Availability
The Email Assistant is available to all Perplexity Max subscribers and open to Pro users for a 14-day free trial. For Indian users, the timing couldn’t be better — Airtel customers already enjoy free access to Perplexity Pro, allowing them to explore the Email Assistant’s complete functionality without additional cost.