Perplexity AI Launches 8-Second Video Generator on X

Perplexity AI has introduced a new feature that lets users generate short, AI-created videos simply by tagging its @AskPerplexity bot on X (formerly Twitter). The update, announced on June 19, allows anyone to post a tweet with a brief prompt and receive an 8-second video complete with visuals, sound, and dialogue.

The process is simple: tweet your idea, tag @AskPerplexity, and wait for the automated response. There's no app to download, no login required, and no technical experience necessary.

Currently, this feature is only available on X and cannot be accessed through Perplexity’s main website, mobile app, or WhatsApp integration. Video generation does not yet extend to other platforms where Perplexity is available.

Viral Launch and User Reactions

The feature quickly gained traction, with social media users posting an array of lighthearted and creative prompts. Videos ranged from animated samosa parties to imagined conversations between celebrities and world leaders. The format’s blend of audio, visuals, and speech gave users a new, entertaining way to experiment with generative AI.

To manage expectations, Perplexity noted that strong content filters are in place to prevent misuse. The Ask Perplexity account also acknowledged the surge in requests with a humorous tweet about the high volume of activity. As interest spiked, users experienced slower response times—an issue Perplexity addressed publicly, attributing it to heavy traffic.

Building on Recent Expansions

This update follows a string of recent moves by the company aimed at making AI tools more widely accessible. In April 2025, Perplexity launched on WhatsApp, offering users the ability to chat, create images, and do research—all from within the messaging platform.

The new video feature builds on that momentum by bringing generative capabilities to a social platform many people already use, even if only through a single access point.

A Simple, Social Approach to AI Creativity

What makes this feature stand out is its ease of use. Unlike many AI video tools that require accounts, software, or advanced skills, this one lives directly on X and works through a tweet. That simplicity has helped drive engagement and experimentation.

While the current version produces 8-second clips, there's already speculation about what could come next—longer videos, different styles, or more interactive formats. Perplexity hasn’t confirmed any new features yet, but the enthusiastic response suggests plenty of room to grow.

What This Means

By embedding video generation in a social platform, Perplexity AI has made creative AI more immediate, playful, and accessible. Instead of requiring users to seek out new tools, the company brings the experience to where people already are—turning tweets into bite-sized, shareable moments of generative media.

At the same time, it highlights an important shift: generative AI is moving from technical demos to casual creativity. In doing so, Perplexity shows that AI tools don't have to be complex to be compelling—they just need to meet people in the right context, with the right constraints.

By making AI creativity as easy as sending a tweet, Perplexity isn’t just showing what’s possible—it’s inviting people to play a part in shaping what comes next.

Editor’s Note: This article was created by Alicia Shapiro, CMO of AiNews.com, with writing, image, and idea-generation support from ChatGPT, an AI assistant. However, the final perspective and editorial choices are solely Alicia Shapiro’s. Special thanks to ChatGPT for assistance with research and editorial support in crafting this article.