Perplexity adds gpt-live-1 voice controls for Computer
Perplexity’s voice mode on the Mac app and web now uses OpenAI’s gpt-live-1 model, which can listen while speaking. In one voice session, users can work across multiple Computer sessions, start tasks, and create and manage Projects. The update is available to Pro and Max subscribers.
The update integrates OpenAI’s live voice model with Perplexity Computer, allowing users to manage multiple Computer sessions, tasks, and Projects through voice.
Earlier this year, OpenAI unveiled its gpt-live-1 voice model. This includes the ability for the model to listen to you while it speaks. Starting today, Perplexity has upgraded its Mac app voice mode by using gpt-live-1 under the hood.
The ability for gpt-live-1 to listen while it speaks is still an impressive capability of ChatGPT’s state-of-the-art voice model after several months. Deploying the advanced voice model to Perplexity’s desktop app voice mode is a great way to enhance the overall experience for Pro and Max subscribers.
You can see the new feature in action below:
We’ve updated voice mode in Perplexity. Work across multiple Computer sessions at once, start new tasks, and create and manage Projects in one voice session. It runs on OpenAI’s gpt-live-1. Available now on the Mac app and web for all Pro and Max subscribers. pic.twitter.com/5Fa7yRdKp8— Computer (@AskPerplexity) October 28, 2026