Perplexity has unveiled a feature that turns AI search responses into dynamic, shareable videos directly on X (formerly Twitter). This innovation, launched on June 19, 2025, allows users to receive visually engaging, eight-second videos—complete with synchronized audio, speech, and dialogue—by simply tagging @AskPerplexity in their posts or replies with a prompt.
The move marks a significant leap in how AI-generated content can be experienced and shared across social platforms.
How the Feature Works
To generate a video, users post or reply on X, tagging @AskPerplexity and including a text prompt. The AI then interprets the prompt, creates a relevant scenario, and produces a short video that blends text, visuals, and voice.
Users can also include images as part of their prompt, allowing for even more customized content. The result is a fast, one-click video response that can be shared instantly with followers and the broader X community.
These AI-generated videos are approximately eight seconds long and can feature multiple speakers, making them ideal for creative storytelling, quick explainers, or viral social moments. The seamless workflow requires no additional apps or downloads—everything happens within X, making AI-powered video creation accessible to anyone with an account.
Safety, Creativity, and User Experience
Perplexity has implemented robust safety guardrails to prevent misuse. The AI is designed to avoid generating videos that closely resemble real-world celebrities or public figures, ensuring ethical use and minimizing the risk of deepfake concerns. Even when prompted, the system produces only generic characters with faint similarities, if any, to known personalities.
Since its debut, the feature has seen a surge in demand, with users experimenting with a wide range of prompts—from whimsical animations to satirical sketches. The popularity has occasionally led to longer wait times for video replies, underscoring the viral appeal and creative potential of the tool.
A New Era for Multimodal AI on Social Platforms
This launch positions Perplexity as the first and only AI chatbot on X to offer such advanced video generation capabilities, setting it apart from other AI bots, including Elon Musk’s Grok. The feature builds on Perplexity’s broader multimodal AI expansion, following recent integrations with platforms like WhatsApp and the introduction of Perplexity Labs for AI-generated reports and web apps.
While currently exclusive to X, the success of the video tool hints at potential expansion to other platforms in the future. As AI continues to evolve, Perplexity’s innovation signals a new era where search, creativity, and social sharing converge—empowering users to communicate and engage in entirely new ways.
