You can now Schedule Tasks with Perplexity AI on WhatsApp: Here’s How

What if you could have a powerful AI chatbot that can accomplish your requests through WhatsApp messages? Well, that’s what Perplexity has done through its new feature/update, wherein users can chat and schedule tasks by chatting with Perplexity AI on WhatsApp. Read on to know more!

Introduction: What is Perplexity AI, and What is this new Feature?

For those of you who don’t know, Perplexity AI is a conversational search engine that is obviously powered by artificial intelligence. In a time when traditional search engines responded with a list of links, Perplexity provides well-cited resources drawn from reliable sources, making it a user-friendly approach to information retrieval from its inception in 2022.

Now, Perplexity AI has brought its powerful chatbot to WhatsApp, in addition to being already available via web, iOS, Android, and integrations like Telegram and X (formerly Twitter). This is considered a strategic move that taps into the global usage of WhatsApp. This was announced on LinkedIn by the CEO and co-founder of Perplexity, Aravind Srinivas, saying that, “this is the first time you get to feel a basic assistant on WhatsApp that sends periodic news alerts, custom reminders at a frequency you set all in simple natural language.”

How to Use Perplexity AI on WhatsApp and Its Features

Getting started is surprisingly simple and requires no sign-up or registration. All you need to do is save this number +1 (833) 436-3285 to your contacts. Open WhatsApp and start chatting with the bot without any sort of additional setup or installations. You can ask questions, generate images, research topics, summarise content, etc., all through WhatsApp messaging. You can also directly start chatting by clicking this link wa.me/+18334363285 without saving any numbers.

The main highlight of Perplexity AI on WhatsApp is the ability to remind you to do tasks such as attending a meeting, upon request. Similarly, you can ask for periodic updates on a topic that you find interesting. The image below provides you with an idea of how it works.

The AI chatbot is also available in Telegram under the name “askplexbot.”

We took the testing to another notch and tried the same request on Meta. Here is the result which is quite interesting:

Important: This screenshot is dated as the same day as the publication of this blog. AIs undergo significant updates regularly, and the result for the same request might be different shortly.

Why This Move Matters and Future Updates

When compared with the app, Perplexity AI’s move to integrate with WhatsApp is a remarkable one, especially since it does not require any sort of installation or special learning curve. Just pure messaging for desired and accurate results. Another major highlight is that in markets like India, where the default mode of digital communication is WhatsApp, this particular move democratises access to high-quality information.

The thought of having access to such knowledge in the same space where we interact and chat with our friends proves the relevance of this major move. Most places in India have unstable internet connections, due to which this particular embedding is a relief.

The prospects for Perplexity AI on WhatsApp are huge, with features such as a voice mode, memes, videos, and fact-checking capabilities, which were announced by the CEO last month. The company also rolled out an upgrade for its chatbot on X (formerly known as Twitter) that allows users to generate eight-second clips with sound using generative AI.

Conclusion: The AI Race Has Begun

On another note, Meta and Apple were battling for the acquisition of Perplexity AI earlier this month. This comes as a valid consequence due to how much Perplexity AI has achieved, especially with its recent update, and the vision it encapsulates by allowing users to schedule tasks on WhatsApp. Some of the real use cases that might make this update a real game-changer are as follows:

• Students: Summarize research papers or ask for explanations of complex topics.

• Professionals: Draft outlines, prepare for meetings, or brainstorm ideas.

• Travelers: Ask for recommendations, translate phrases, or get local insights instantly.

• Everyday Users: Fact-check forwarded messages, get summaries of long articles, or generate fun images to share.

Perplexity AI’s move to embed itself in WhatsApp may seem like a minor update, but it showcases a much bigger shift in how AI is accessible through just text. For millions who rely on WhatsApp, this might be a small, yet significant revolution that is sure to make the other AIs to make a run for their money. The coming years will witness the gradual incorporation of everyone’s everyday life.