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March 12, 2026
Perplexity's Personal Computer turns your spare Mac into an AI agent
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TL;DR
- Perplexity launched Personal Computer, an AI agent that runs locally on a Mac.
- It functions as a 24/7 "digital proxy" with full access to local files and apps.
- The tool is pitched as a more secure version of other AI agents, offering audit trails and action approvals.
- Personal Computer is primarily aimed at professional use, capable of tasks like drafting emails and generating slide decks.
- It has potential consumer appeal as it runs on consumer-grade hardware like the Mac Mini.
- CEO Aravind Srinivas suggests it can help individuals overcome the need for sleep to achieve business goals.
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