Trending Now - Perplexity Launches Cloud-based AI Agent for Mac Mini

WHO:

Perplexity, a technology company, is launching the Personal Computer.

Apple, the manufacturer of the Mac mini.

WHAT:

Perplexity announced the launch of its cloud-based AI agent called Personal Computer.

Personal Computer merges local applications with Perplexity Computer and runs continuously on a Mac mini.

Users can join a waitlist for the initial cohort of the Personal Computer program starting on March 12th, 2026.

WHERE:

The Personal Computer runs on a Mac mini, which is a product of Apple.

WHEN:

The announcement of Personal Computer was made on March 12th, 2026.

Perplexity released its version of the OpenClaw personal AI assistant idea in February 2026.

WHY:

The motivation behind Personal Computer is to provide a personal, secure AI experience that works across files, applications, and sessions.

HOW:

Personal Computer operates in a secure environment and is controllable from any device, anywhere.

It runs on a continuously operating Mac mini connected to local applications and Perplexity’s secure servers.

(UPDATED March 12, 2026 19:20 UTC)

Today, Perplexity announced the launch of its new cloud-based AI agent called Personal Computer, which merges local applications with its technology and operates continuously on an Apple Mac mini. Users can now join a waitlist for the initial cohort of the Personal Computer program, which officially starts today, March 12, 2026. This innovative product aims to deliver a personal and secure AI experience that seamlessly integrates across files, applications, and sessions, all while being controllable from any device, anywhere.