In a significant development for artificial intelligence users in India, Perplexity CEO Aravind Srinivas announced on Friday that his company will integrate OpenAI's latest GPT-5.1 model across its platform. This move comes shortly after OpenAI unveiled their newest AI system that promises more natural conversations and improved reasoning capabilities.
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Aravind Srinivas confirmed the integration through his official Twitter account, stating clearly that GPT-5.1 will be available to all Perplexity Pro and Max subscribers. The CEO also hinted at future developments, mentioning that Kimi K2 integration is coming very soon to the platform.
What GPT-5.1 Brings to Indian AI Users
OpenAI introduced GPT-5.1 earlier this week with significant upgrades in three key areas: intelligence, adaptability, and communication style. The new model comes in two distinct variants designed for different user needs.
GPT-5.1 Instant focuses primarily on speed and accessibility, serving as the default model for most ChatGPT interactions. This version has been enhanced to sound warmer and more conversational while improving its ability to follow user instructions accurately.
GPT-5.1 Thinking represents the advanced reasoning model, engineered specifically for complex problem-solving scenarios. OpenAI promises this variant delivers clearer explanations with fewer vague terms, making it easier to understand while being faster on simple tasks and more persistent on challenging ones.
Industry Leaders Applaud the Upgrade
OpenAI Co-Founder Sam Altman confirmed the launch in his social media post, describing GPT-5.1 as a nice upgrade to their AI offerings. Altman expressed particular admiration for the model's improved instruction handling and adaptive thinking abilities.
The OpenAI co-founder also highlighted that users now have greater flexibility in shaping how ChatGPT responds to their queries. The platform offers multiple preset response styles including default, friendly, efficient, professional, candid, and quirky options, along with additional tools for fine-tuning the AI's tone according to user preferences.
This integration positions Perplexity at the forefront of AI-powered search and conversation platforms, giving Indian users access to some of the most advanced artificial intelligence technology currently available in the market.
