Perplexity's Portable Computer runs AI locally for speed, privacy, and lower costs

Perplexity introduced Portable Computer, a local-first AI agent that processes tasks on-device without relying on cloud inference. This approach offers faster responses, enhanced security through an isolated sandbox, and eliminates cloud billing for local operations. Users can still connect to external services like Google Drive and Slack when needed, but the system requires powerful hardware for Linux or Windows.