Samsung is adding Perplexity to Galaxy AI for its upcoming S26 series (www.engadget.com)

Samsung announced the integration of Perplexity's AI capabilities into its upcoming Galaxy S26 series, expanding its Galaxy AI platform to support multiple AI agents. The Perplexity agent will enhance user interaction with various applications, including Samsung Notes, Clock, Gallery, Reminder, and Calendar, with a user-friendly activation phrase, "Hey Plex." This integration aims to provide users with more options and flexibility in task management, positioning Galaxy AI as a central figure in orchestrating various AI functionalities into a cohesive experience. This expansion comes at a crucial time, just ahead of Samsung's Galaxy Unpacked event, where further details on this integration and its relationship with the revamped Bixby assistant are expected. While Samsung is enhancing its AI offerings, the partnership with Perplexity comes with challenges, as the company is currently facing legal issues regarding content scraping and copyright infringement. Notably, this collaboration follows an earlier integration of Perplexity into Samsung TVs, showcasing the tech giant's commitment to enhancing user experiences through advanced AI technologies.