20:23Machine-translated from Azerbaijani by AIRead in Azerbaijani
Perplexity launches offline local AI mode for Mac
Perplexity has introduced a local mode for the Computer service in its Mac app. This mode can work without an internet connection and complete tasks without sending data to the cloud. The new feature has been available to Perplexity Pro, Max, and Enterprise subscribers since October 20. A modern Apple Silicon computer is required to run the mode.
The new feature builds on the Hybrid Compute mode unveiled in September. That mode sent research and complex calculations to cloud models while processing personal files on the computer. In local mode, both the AI model and the system that manages tasks run directly on the computer. Files are sent to the cloud only with the user’s permission. With the user’s permission, Computer can work with local files as well as the Notes, Messages, Mail, and Numbers apps. For example, the system can check recent emails and messages, identify deadlines, and create a to-do list in Notes. This does not require sending personal correspondence to the cloud. As a result, sensitive data remains on the computer. Users can choose between the Qwen 3.6 and PPLX Pro models in local mode. The PPLX Pro model is based on Qwen 3.6 and has been adapted for Computer tasks. When the latest information, a browser, or connected apps are needed, the user can approve a request to one of more than 15 cloud models. The Hybrid Compute option also remains available in the app. Planning, logical analysis, and file processing are performed on the computer. If a task requires running code or additional tools, the process runs in a secure environment isolated from other data. Local mode requires at least 36 GB of RAM. After installing the latest version of the Perplexity app, users can download a compatible model from within the app.
The new feature builds on the Hybrid Compute mode unveiled in September. That mode sent research and complex calculations to cloud models while processing personal files on the computer. In local mode, both the AI model and the system that manages tasks run directly on the computer. Files are sent to the cloud only with the user’s permission. With the user’s permission, Computer can work with local files as well as the Notes, Messages, Mail, and Numbers apps. For example, the system can check recent emails and messages, identify deadlines, and create a to-do list in Notes. This does not require sending personal correspondence to the cloud. As a result, sensitive data remains on the computer. Users can choose between the Qwen 3.6 and PPLX Pro models in local mode. The PPLX Pro model is based on Qwen 3.6 and has been adapted for Computer tasks. When the latest information, a browser, or connected apps are needed, the user can approve a request to one of more than 15 cloud models. The Hybrid Compute option also remains available in the app. Planning, logical analysis, and file processing are performed on the computer. If a task requires running code or additional tools, the process runs in a secure environment isolated from other data. Local mode requires at least 36 GB of RAM. After installing the latest version of the Perplexity app, users can download a compatible model from within the app.