Perplexity upgrades Mac app with ChatGPT-powered voice mode
Earlier this year, OpenAI introduced its gpt-live-1 voice model. This model can listen to you while it speaks. Starting today, Perplexity has upgraded the voice mode in its Mac app to use gpt-live-1 behind the scenes.
Even after several months, gpt-live-1's ability to listen while speaking is still an impressive feature of ChatGPT's advanced voice model. Adding this advanced model to the voice mode in Perplexity's desktop app is a good way to improve the experience for Pro and Max subscribers.
You can see the new feature in action below:
We've updated voice mode in Perplexity. You can work across several Computer sessions at the same time, start new tasks, and create and manage Projects, all in one voice session.
— Computer (@AskPerplexity) October 28, 2026
It uses OpenAI's gpt-live-1. It's now available in the Mac app and on the web for all Pro and Max subscribers. pic.twitter.com/5Fa7yRdKp8
Separately, Perplexity recently introduced a feature that lets its AI run directly on a Mac without using cloud-based models. This makes it possible to use the AI offline and supports ways of working with AI that focus on privacy.
You can get Perplexity for Mac here.