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Perplexity Computer adds Light-to-Ultra effort controls

A new slider lets users choose Light, Standard, High or Ultra while Perplexity selects the coordinating model and reasoning level. Supporting agents can use different providers. Manual model controls remain available; the rollout starts on web, with mobile planned.

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