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Perplexity and Nvidia launch Portable Computer for local AI execution
The new local-first agent platform runs on Nvidia hardware, eliminating token fees for local tasks and keeping data on-device by default.
The short version
- Perplexity and Nvidia have introduced "Portable Computer," a local-first version of Perplexity's agent platform that runs directly on Nvidia-powered hardware.
- The system processes workflows locally to avoid token fees and protect privacy, only escalating tasks to the cloud with user permission.
- The platform is currently available for Pro, Max, Enterprise Pro, and Enterprise Max subscribers on Linux, with Windows support expected next month.
Key facts
- Perplexity and Nvidia launched "Portable Computer," which runs AI models, files, tools, and workflows locally on Nvidia-powered hardware.[Slashdot]
- Local tasks performed on the platform incur zero token charges and keep data on-device by default.[Slashdot]
- The software requires user authorization before it can escalate a step to a cloud-based model.[Slashdot]
- The platform is available at launch for Linux users on Perplexity's Pro, Max, Enterprise Pro, and Enterprise Max tiers, with Windows compatibility scheduled for September.[Slashdot]
- Running the system requires an RTX GPU with at least 24GB of VRAM, such as a GeForce RTX 3090 or newer.[Slashdot]