Perplexity’s local AI agent comes to Windows, but only for RTX GPUs with at least 24GB of VRAM

Perplexity has partnered with NVIDIA to release a local AI agent for Windows, expanding functionality previously limited to Linux systems. The feature, named 'Portable Computer,' requires at least 24G... Read original →

Perplexity’s collaboration with NVIDIA to launch a local AI agent on Windows marks a significant push toward edge AI computing on consumer hardware. By setting a 24GB VRAM threshold, the move effectively standardizes GPU memory requirements across high-end cards like the RTX 3090/4090/5090, driving demand for upgraded memory configurations. This development accelerates the maturation of local AI toolchains and reinforces the shift toward secure, on-device processing, sidestepping cloud-based data transfer risks. In competitive terms, it intensifies pressure on Microsoft, Google, and others to enhance their own local AI offerings. Over the next 12–24 months, the rollout of RTX Spark PCs and similar devices will likely establish local AI computing as a core feature in consumer electronics, reshaping the ecosystem around GPU-centric edge intelligence.