Perplexity Computer Adds Hybrid Compute: Cloud + Local Mac Processing
Key Info
Perplexity Computer introduces hybrid compute, enabling tasks to begin in the cloud and then move to a local model on your Mac for steps involving private files or sensitive data. The feature is available today in the Perplexity Mac app.
Highlights
- Hybrid compute lets AI tasks start in the cloud and switch to a local Mac model when handling private or sensitive data.
- Designed to keep sensitive information on-device while still leveraging cloud performance for other steps.
- Rolling out now in the Perplexity Mac app.