Perplexity explains hybrid compute: sensitive data never leaves your Mac

perplexity_ai · x · 2026-09-01

Perplexity detailed how hybrid compute splits work: cloud models handle search, planning and reasoning, while steps involving private files or sensitive information are orchestrated to a local model on the Mac. Computer combines both into a single output without ever sending sensitive data to the server.

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