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The Evolution of Agentic AI: Perplexity Launches 'Personal Computer' Agent to Move AI Beyond Chatboxes

AI is evolving from passive chatbots into active 'desktop operatives' capable of controlling local systems. Key moves include Perplexity's 'Personal Computer' agent and Gumloop's $50M funding for low-code agent builders. Research preprints from March 2026 emphasize the need for new security frameworks as AI gains local file access.

Jason·Mar 13, 2026·2 min read