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Perplexity AI launches real-time video generator with sound and speech: How the feature works | Mint

Perplexity AI has launched a real-time video generation feature on X (formerly Twitter), allowing users to receive 8-second AI-generated videos with synchronized audio and dialogue by tweeting prompts to @AskPerplexity.. The videos showcase a wide range of user creativity, including humorous and imaginative content, while Perplexity assures that strong safeguards are in place to prevent misuse.. The feature went live on June 19 and quickly drew high user engagement, leading to delays in video responses due to overwhelming demand.. This launch follows Perplexity’s April expansion to WhatsApp, where users gained free access to its AI assistant for image generation and question answering.. The video tool currently works only on X but hints at Perplexity AI’s larger goal of integrating multimodal AI across platforms for everyday use..

BBC threatens legal action against AI startup Perplexity over content scraping, FT reports

The BBC has threatened to sue Perplexity for allegedly scraping its content to train AI models.. The broadcaster demands that Perplexity stop scraping, delete existing data, and offer financial compensation.. The BBC claims its content was copied verbatim and used without permission.. Perplexity denies the allegations and calls the BBC’s claims manipulative and based on a misunderstanding of technology and law.. Perplexity is backed by big investors and is in talks to raise $500 million at a $14 billion valuation..

Perplexity's new tool can generate spreadsheets, dashboards, and more | TechCrunch

Perplexity launched Perplexity Labs, a new AI tool for Pro users ($20/month) that can generate spreadsheets, dashboards, reports, and mini apps.. Labs works on web, iOS, and Android — with Mac and Windows support coming soon.. It uses tools like web search, code execution, and chart/image creation to complete tasks in about 10 minutes.. All created files (charts, code, images) are stored in a tab for easy viewing or download.. This launch is part of Perplexity's expansion beyond search, alongside its upcoming browser (Comet) and recent acquisition of Read.vc..

You Can Now Use Adobe Express, Perplexity and Other AI Apps in Slack

Slack added 25 new AI apps to its marketplace, including Asana, Adobe Express, Perplexity, Jasper, and Wiz.. Users can now use these apps directly in Slack, improving productivity without switching between platforms.. The new apps focus on productivity, content generation, sales, marketing, HR, and IT functions.. Slack plans to add 10 more AI apps in the coming months, and all apps follow high security standards..