AI search startup Perplexity has introduced a powerful new feature for its chatbot on X (formerly Twitter), AI-powered video generation. Users can now receive short video clips, complete with visuals, sound, and dialogue, just by tagging @AskPerplexity with a prompt.
The new feature allows the chatbot to create eight-second videos in response to user prompts. These clips include generated visuals and sound effects. The chatbot responds with a unique video tailored to each request. This upgrade has gone viral, with users flooding X with creative clips involving politicians, celebrities, and fictional scenarios.
The feature gives Perplexity an edge over Grok, the chatbot developed by Elon Musk’s xAI. Both bots are popular on the platform, but the latter currently lacks the capability to generate videos.
While the new feature boosts engagement, it also raises concerns about the spread of misinformation. X has already faced backlash for weak content moderation. Experts warn that AI-generated videos could further complicate the spread of fake content.
Perplexity claims it has deployed strong content filters to reduce misuse. Due to high traffic, video generation has slowed down. The @AskPerplexity account acknowledged the delays humorously, saying, ‘Some of y’all need help.’
Perplexity AI is also available on WhatsApp. Users can chat with the bot by saving +1 (833) 436-3285 and messaging it directly. This move puts Perplexity in competition with Meta AI and ChatGPT, which also support access to messaging apps.
The BBC has threatened legal action, accusing Perplexity of scraping its content to train AI models without consent. The broadcaster wants the data deleted and compensation paid. Perplexity responded by calling the claims ‘manipulative’ and based on a poor understanding of AI and internet law.
Perplexity AI is also developing its browser, Comet, to compete with Google Chrome. With its aggressive expansion, the startup is positioning itself as a strong rival to Google. Whether this innovation leads to a better search experience or more legal disputes remains to be seen.
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