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Perplexity Portable Computer Launches on Windows with NVIDIA RTX
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Why it matters
- →Enables local AI processing on Windows PCs, preserving data privacy.
- →Leverages NVIDIA RTX GPUs for enhanced performance in AI tasks.
- →Simplifies AI model setup, making advanced AI accessible to more users.
Perplexity has launched its Portable Computer for Windows, powered by NVIDIA RTX GPUs, enabling users to perform complex AI tasks locally on their PCs. This local version of the Perplexity Computer agent can manage multistep tasks while keeping sensitive data on the device, thanks to the acceleration provided by NVIDIA GPUs. The app also offers the flexibility to offload tasks to cloud models for more advanced processing when necessary. This release expands the availability of Perplexity's AI capabilities to Windows users, enhancing their ability to work with sensitive files and integrate AI into their daily workflows.
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