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Perplexity makes it easier to run AI workflows entirely on your own Mac.

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Perplexity now allows its AI workflows to run locally on a Mac with at least 36GB of RAM.

Why it matters: Running workflows on a local machine rather than in the cloud can reduce reliance on remote servers for users with sufficiently powerful hardware.

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“A Mac with at least 36GB of RAM can now run Perplexity AI workflows locally.”
Engadget AI, 20 Oct 2026, 03:45.

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