By Let’s Data Science
Publication Date: 2026-04-16 21:03:00
Perplexity is shipping Personal Computer, a Mac-specific expansion of its Perplexity Computer agent that runs persistently on a dedicated **Mac mini** and integrates with local files, native apps, and the browser. Activated by pressing both Command keys, the agent accepts text and voice commands, can run 24/7, and orchestrates work across multiple frontier models. Personal Computer exposes actions for auditability and reversal, sandboxes file creation, and supports remote initiation from an iPhone using 2FA. The feature rolls out to Perplexity Max subscribers at **$200/month** and waitlist members; it is not included in the **$20/month** Pro tier. For practitioners, this is a pragmatic step toward hybrid, locally-attested AI agents that combine on-device access with cloud model routing and managed orchestration.
