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Perplexity launches Portable Computer, a local AI agent platform

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Perplexity introduced Portable Computer, a local AI agent platform running fully on-device with zero token costs, starting with Nvidia DGX Spark and RTX Linux PCs. It includes a harness, OS-enforced sandbox, and connectors.

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  1. 2026-08-25 13:00 · ZDNET AI
    Portable Computer is Perplexity's new local AI agent - why it's a game changer

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