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Perplexity now splits your AI tasks between the cloud and a small model on your own Mac, so sensitive files never have to leave the machine

Perplexity has launched a hybrid AI feature for its Pro, Max, and Enterprise subscribers that splits tasks between cloud models and a small on-device model running on Apple silicon, enabling sensitive files such as tax returns and medical records to be processed locally without leaving the Mac. A privacy gate determines what data can be sent to the cloud, masking or blocking sensitive details by default.

read1 min views1 publishedSep 3, 2026

The cloud model handles research and planning while a compact local model, running on Apple silicon, processes tax returns, medical records or client files on device. A privacy gate decides what is allowed to leave the Mac, masking or blocking sensitive details by default. Live now for Pro, Max and Enterprise subscribers.

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