Perplexity AI has introduced its chatbot on the instant messaging platform WhatsApp. With WhatsApp integration, Perplexity eliminates the need for sign-ups or logins, allowing users to access its services instantly — unlike its native app which requires account creation. Users can ask questions, conduct research, summarize information and create custom images at no cost, through the messaging app. Competitors like OpenAI have also adopted a similar approach, and Perplexity has already launched this service for Telegram, where users can access the chatbot under the name “ask plexbot.”
Perplexity had also previously made itself available on the social media platform X where it was available to answer queries. This feature, along with Grok, became increasingly used for the purpose of debunking fake news and gaining the context of conversations on the social media platform. Perplexity CEO and co-founder Aravind Srinivas has stated that WhatsApp integration would be handy in tackling propaganda and fake information that often comes with WhatsApp forwards, though it isn’t clear how Perplexity plans to do it differently, considering Meta’s chatbot is already deeply integrated within WhatsApp.
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Srinivas has also stated that Perplexity’s WhatsApp integration will soon be enhanced with features such as voice interaction, meme and video generation, fact-checking tools and assistant-style support. Group chat integration is also under development but may take longer due to current limitations with the WhatsApp application programming interface (API).
Perplexity AI can be accessed on WhatsApp by messaging the number (+1 (833) 436-3285), and asking questions like with any other chatbot. it fulfills most requests in its trademark style. There is also an option to generate images.
Meanwhile, Perplexity has updated its iOS app to include voice mode and other advanced features, positioning it as a versatile AI assistant capable of cross-application functionality — tools that Android users have had access to for some time.