Perplexity Brings Hybrid Compute to Mac App for Subscribers

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Key Info

Perplexity has launched hybrid compute for its Mac app, available now to Pro, Max, and Enterprise subscribers on macOS 15+. The feature lets Computer start tasks in the cloud and switch to a local model on the Mac for steps involving private or sensitive files.

Highlights

  • Hybrid compute is rolling out today in the Perplexity Mac app for Pro, Max, and Enterprise subscribers.
  • Tasks can begin in the cloud and move to a local on-device model when handling private files or sensitive data.
  • A privacy gate detects PII before it leaves the device, letting users run that step locally, send it to the cloud, or skip it.
  • Perplexity says it is open-sourcing the PII classifier used by the privacy gate.
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