Perplexity

Perplexity is an AI company known for its AI-powered search engine that uses agentic technology. The company is expanding into local AI deployment, developing models designed to run directly on users' own hardware rather than exclusively in the cloud.

Perplexity recently launched Portable Computer, a version of its agentic platform that operates entirely on local hardware without requiring cloud services or token-based costs. This shift toward edge computing allows users to leverage AI capabilities while maintaining local control over their computing resources.

The company has selected Nvidia as its infrastructure partner for its AI systems, reflecting Nvidia's dominant role in the AI hardware market. Perplexity's dual approach—offering both cloud-based and local deployment options—positions it within the broader evolution toward flexible, accessible AI systems.