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Perplexity: A Local-First Agent for Private Knowledge Work

Perplexity announced a local-first agent for private and cost-effective knowledge work, enabling users to run AI-powered research and analysis directly on their own devices without sending data to the cloud. The tool targets users who need privacy and lower operational costs, according to the company's blog post.

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https://www.perplexity.ai/hub/blog/a-local-first-agent-for-private-and-cost-effective-knowledge-work Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49445102

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