Perplexity Open-Sources AI Agent Sandbox SPACE for Code Isolation
Perplexity has open-sourced AI agent sandbox platform SPACE under the Apache 2.0 license on GitHub. Using Firecracker microVMs, the platform provides isolated environments to mitigate risks when running untrusted code.
AI search firm Perplexity announced the open-source release of its AI agent sandbox SPACE (Sandboxed Platform for Agentic Code Execution). Originally used in its agent service Computer to replace commercial options, SPACE leverages Firecracker microVMs to isolate code execution. Each sandbox features an independent OS and file system, while credentials and network access are managed externally to prevent exposure.
Key takeaways
- SPACE uses Firecracker microVMs for isolation, with credentials and networking managed externally. Perplexity noted 108 escape tests yielded no breaches, and identified network bypass issues were fixed.
- Released on GitHub under Apache 2.0, SPACE is tested and launched on Akamai's cloud, with CoreWeave providing deployment guides and Crusoe working on service integration.
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