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Hybrid Compute in Perplexity Computer | Perplexity | Chasing Next

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September 1, 2026·Source

Hybrid Compute in Perplexity Computer

Perplexity Computer can start a task in the cloud and finish the sensitive parts on a model running on your own Mac.

Details

A single task can begin on a cloud model and hand off partway through to a model running locally on the Mac
The local hand-off is aimed at the steps that involve private files or sensitive data
Available today in the Perplexity Mac app

Best for

Work that touches private files you would rather not send to a cloud service

When to use it

Part of a task involves confidential documents or client data but the rest does not

Who benefits

Perplexity Mac users handling sensitive material, and anyone with a compliance reason to keep certain steps local

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