Perplexity's Local-Cloud AI Hybrid Runs Persistent Agent on Your Mac Mini

Perplexity launched Personal Computer for Mac on April 17, 2026—a hybrid system that turns a dedicated Mac mini into a 24/7 AI orchestrator with full local file access and cloud model integration. Users can control it from any device while keeping sensitive data on-premises. Windows support is planned. The approach trades the simplicity of purely cloud-based AI for data sovereignty and persistent availability.