Perplexity AI Unveils 'Personal Computer': Your Always-On AI Assistant

• Perplexity AI introduces 'Personal Computer', an 'always-on' cloud-based AI system designed to continuously perform tasks for users.
• The system runs on a dedicated Mac mini, linking to Perplexity's AI platform to access files, apps, and online tools 24/7, even when the user is offline.
• It acts as a digital proxy, understanding tasks, moving between tools, and progressing work without constant supervision, building on Perplexity Computer.
• Features robust security, including user approval for sensitive actions, an audit trail, and a kill switch for immediate system shutdown.
• Initially available to a limited group via a waitlist; Perplexity also launched enterprise solutions and developer APIs.