Perplexity’s latest trick? Sneaking AI-generated images into its platform, making you wonder if you’re searching or creating. It’s using the same brain behind ChatGPT’s visuals, so yeah, the images look familiar—because they’re meant to. Ask for a picture in your query, and bam, GPT-4.1 whips it up, no matter which text model you picked. Standard users get three freebies a day; Pros can go wild. It’s all about mixing, not making from scratch, and honestly, it’s kinda genius.
Why reinvent the wheel when you can borrow someone else’s? That’s Perplexity’s vibe, tapping into models like xAI’s Grok 3 and OpenAI’s o4-mini to beef up its arsenal. It’s not just about finding info anymore; it’s about sparking creativity too. But here’s the kicker: as AI platforms stack up these borrowed features, you’ve got to ask—are they just middlemen, or is there something uniquely theirs in the mix? For now, Perplexity’s playing both sides beautifully, offering answers and a dash of inspiration in one go.
And wait till you hear this—imagine chatting with Perplexity’s mobile voice assistant and having it not just talk but show you pictures. That’s where this is headed, turning searches into something you can almost touch. The future’s looking pretty interactive, and Perplexity’s betting big on it.
