Perplexity has made its Personal Computer AI agent available to all Mac users through its desktop app, expanding beyond its previous limited release to Perplexity Max subscribers. The software brings cloud-based AI capabilities to local devices, allowing access to files, applications, and web resources to handle multi-step workflows. This positions it as a more secure alternative to OpenClaw, addressing previous security concerns with local AI agents.
Background
Perplexity is an AI research company known for its search and conversational AI products, competing in the growing market of local AI agents. The company previously launched its cloud-based 'Perplexity Computer' before introducing the local 'Personal Computer' variant.
- Source
- TechCrunch
- Published
- May 8, 2026 at 03:57 AM
- Score
- 7.0 / 10