Perplexity launches Hybrid Compute to split AI tasks between cloud and local Mac
Aiden_Tech_Ai · x · 2026-09-14
Perplexity has launched Hybrid Compute, which splits AI tasks between the cloud and a local Mac: cloud AI handles research and reasoning while local models process private files and sensitive data. A privacy checker masks, blocks, or asks before data leaves the machine; tasks can be triggered remotely from an iPhone, with 3 local models and one-click setup. The pitch: cloud-level AI power without uploading private files.
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