PANews reported on March 12 that, according to IT Home, Perplexity announced the launch of its cloud-based AI agent service, Personal Computer. Leveraging the continuously running Apple Mac mini, it seamlessly integrates users' local files, applications, and cloud-based AI to provide personalized intelligent assistance 24/7.

In terms of operation, this service is similar to the "crayfish" OpenClaw solution, primarily relying on a continuously running Apple Mac mini. It deeply integrates the user's local applications with the cloud-based Perplexity AI, creating a collaborative "local + cloud" working model. To prevent the AI ​​from abusing its privileges, the system stipulates that all instructions involving sensitive operations must be authorized by the user twice. Simultaneously, all AI operation records are stored by the system and equipped with a "one-click shutdown switch" to handle emergencies.