AI company Perplexity has launched a new software called Personal Computer, which is now available for Mac users. This tool builds upon the multi-model orchestration features that the company first introduced with Perplexity Computer at the end of February. Personal Computer includes AI agents capable of interacting with users' files, applications, connectors, and the internet to handle complex tasks and ongoing workflows.
What Can Perplexity Personal Computer Do?
By bringing the advanced orchestration capabilities of Perplexity Computer directly to users' PCs, Personal Computer can operate across stored files, native apps, external connectors, and web resources. This creates a more personalised experience that combines local and cloud-based environments, improving productivity and security at the same time, Perplexity said.
The company highlighted one particularly setup, which involves running it on a Mac mini, where it remains active around the clock. This allows for persistent operations or secure access to private files and native programmes, and users can start or oversee tasks remotely from their phones while on the move.
Perplexity has highlighted several applications for the tool. For instance, users can instruct Personal Computer to review their to-do list or even complete the items on it. They can open the Notes app on Mac and request assistance, after which the system determines the best way to help.
It can draw from files and work with applications, such as Apple Messages, while deploying multiple agents to finish the job. Users can also ask it to sort disorganised folders by renaming files logically and establishing a clear structure.
Interaction with Personal Computer supports voice commands, and users can begin or monitor tasks directly from their smartphones. Perplexity said the app operates within a secure sandbox when creating files, and every action it performs is fully auditable and reversible.
Perplexity Personal Computer Availability
Personal Computer for Mac is initially rolling out to Max subscribers, with plans to extend availability to other users shortly, giving priority to those who signed up for the waitlist.
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