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Perplexity's Personal Computer Now Available on Mac
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- →Provides a safer alternative to cloud-based AI solutions by operating locally.
- →Enables automation of personal workflows, enhancing productivity.
- →Marks a shift towards more secure, device-based AI operations.
Perplexity has made its Personal Computer software available to all Mac users, expanding beyond its initial limited release. The software allows AI agents to access local files and applications, aiming to provide a safer alternative to cloud-based AI solutions. Users can automate workflows and manage tasks remotely from an iPhone. This development could change how users interact with their devices by integrating AI more deeply into everyday tasks.
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