How Perplexity implemented advanced data analysis for Pro users in 1 week

Perplexity embarked on a mission to enhance knowledge accessibility and transform information discovery by tackling the technical challenge of secure and scalable code execution within search results. The solution involved the integration of E2B Sandboxes, which utilize AWS Firecrackers for secure, isolated environments to run LLM-generated code, thus addressing concerns of security, performance, and scalability. This integration, which began in July 2024 and saw the first code interpreter in production by August, required collaboration with E2B to establish requirements, scale infrastructure, and develop features that align with Perplexity's user experience. The implementation of E2B's cloud runtime has enabled Perplexity to handle millions of sandbox sessions monthly, significantly boosting engagement with coding-related queries and allowing for interactive chart customization, thus enhancing user interaction and satisfaction.