What’s new: Perplexity has launched Hybrid Compute, a feature that allows users to split tasks between cloud-based models and local AI processing. This system automatically identifies sensitive files and processes them locally, enhancing privacy while leveraging cloud capabilities for complex queries. Currently, Hybrid Compute is available in the Perplexity app for Apple Silicon Macs.
Who’s affected
Users of the Perplexity app on Apple Silicon Macs who have a Perplexity Pro or Max subscription can utilize the Hybrid Compute feature.
What to do
- Download or update the Perplexity app on your Apple Silicon Mac.
- Ensure you have a Perplexity Pro or Max subscription to access Hybrid Compute.
- Start tasks as usual and choose to process sensitive files locally when prompted.
