By Jiří Filip
Publication Date: 2026-05-13 14:03:00
Perplexity has introduced a new macOS app that takes its AI services much further than just the classic chatbot for searching information. The main innovation is the Personal function Computer, an AI agent capable of working directly with the Mac environment, local files, applications and the web at the same time. While previously this technology was only available for the most expensive plan Max, now open to Pro and Enterprise subscribers. Perplexity presents the entire system as a personal work orchestrator that connects cloudIt integrates AI with the local computer environment and can automate entire workflows without the need for complex setup.
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AI right inside macOS
New app for Mac It allows access to conversations, search and voice dictation, but the most interesting thing is the deep connection with macOS. Personal Computer It can see active applications, access files, and perform tasks across the system. In practice, it can organize the Downloads folder, compare local documents with information on the Internet, or automatically complete tasks from a list. According to Perplexity, it works in virtually any macOS application and the user communicates with it using text or voice commands. Activation is very simple by pressing both Command…

