Perplexity announced on Wednesday a new AI agent called Personal Computer, designed to run continuously and integrate local applications with Perplexity Computer. The system operates on Perplexity’s secure servers but is powered by Apple’s M4 Mac mini hardware. The company describes the platform as working within a secure environment that includes safeguards such as approval requirements for sensitive actions, full audit trails for each session, and a kill switch for user control. Each query runs in its own secure sandbox.

The announcement follows earlier social media interest in using Mac minis for AI workloads, including the open-source assistant Clawdbot. Perplexity claims its Personal Computer is “more powerful than any AI system ever launched.” However, details remain unclear regarding which Mac mini configuration is used, whether Apple supplies the hardware, and how the system will be sold. Currently, only a waitlist is available, with no pricing information disclosed.

Rumors also suggest Apple may soon release an M5 Mac mini, though Perplexity’s announcement does not mention chip specifications or configurations.