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title: "Portable Computer is Perplexity's new local AI agent - why it's a game changer"
date: 2026-08-24
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description: "Running an AI model locally, Perplexity's new Portable Computer can deliver faster performance, tighter security, and lower costs. But it has some strict requirements."
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# Portable Computer is Perplexity's new local AI agent - why it's a game changer

Running an AI model locally, Perplexity's new Portable Computer can deliver faster performance, tighter security, and lower costs. But it has some strict requirements.

*Published: 2026-08-24*