Portable Computer is Perplexity's new local AI agent - why it's a game changer

Running an AI model locally, Perplexity's new Portable Computer can deliver faster performance, tighter security, and lower costs. But it has some strict requirements.

Perplexity’s new local-first AI runs on your PC — and asks before using the cloud

Perplexity Portable Computer runs its AI models, tools and agent workflows locally, keeping your files on your machine unless you approve cloud access.
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Google’s new Gemma 4 12B model is designed to run on any laptop with 16GB of RAM

The generative AI boom has driven the cost of memory into the stratosphere, and Google is a key part of that trend. So it’s only fitting that Google should offer some less RAM-hungry local AI models. The company has announced the release of a new Gemma 4 ...

Meta's 'Open Source' Muse Glimmer Model Can Run On A Single Computer

Meta has released a new slimmed down 'open source' AI model that's light enough to run on a single computer.
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OpenAI Unveils Its New, More Powerful Model

The maker of ChatGPT is taking a more open approach to cybersecurity than its chief rival, Anthropic. By Cade Metz Reporting from San Francisco The artificial intelligence company Anthropic said this month that it would share its latest A.I. technology ...