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This is the 26th launch from Perplexity. View more
Perplexity Hybrid Compute
Launching today
Hybrid Compute is now live on Perplexity Computer, their Mac app. It splits a task between the cloud and your own Mac: research and reasoning happen in the cloud with their strongest AI, while anything touching your private files stays on your Mac with a local AI, so it never gets uploaded.
Works on Apple silicon, 24GB RAM minimum, live now for Pro/Max/Enterprise.
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Hybrid Compute is now live on Perplexity Computer, splitting a task between the cloud and your own Mac.
Problem: AI tools that work with your private files usually mean choosing between power and privacy. Cloud AI is smarter but means uploading sensitive stuff. Local AI keeps things private but is weaker.
Solution: One task now runs in two places. Research and reasoning happen in the cloud with their strongest AI. Anything touching your private files, like client documents or sensitive numbers, stays on your Mac and gets handled by a local AI, so it never gets uploaded.
Key features:
Cloud AI for research and reasoning, local AI for private files
On-device privacy checker that masks, blocks, or asks before anything sensitive leaves your Mac
Trigger tasks remotely from iPhone, sensitive steps still run on your Mac
3 local models to choose from, one-click setup, no Ollama or API key needed
Enterprise admin controls and audit logs for what leaves a device
Who it's for: Anyone working with sensitive data alongside AI who doesn't want private files touching the cloud.
Try it at https://www.perplexity.ai/hub/products/hybrid-compute
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@rohanrecommends This is really cool. I love my pplx cmptr max subscription, but its extremely expensive, so I only use it when in a pinch for time. I hope pplx takes the next step and adds even more powerful models. Using a mac studio for instance in the hybrid fold would be the best of both worlds and avoid running out of allotted pplx credits in a day.