One AI prompt, two white collar jobs ‘gone’: Perplexity CEO Aravind Srinivas’s bold claim sparks debate

In a recent podcast appearance, Perplexity AI CEO Aravind Srinivas outlined a bold new direction for white-collar automation with the launch of Comet, an AI-powered browser that may soon carry out the work of recruiters and administrative assistants with a single prompt. The new browser, still in invite-only beta, is designed to integrate with everyday platforms like Gmail, LinkedIn, Google Calendar, and Google Sheets. Srinivas demonstrated how Comet is capable of managing complex workflows, from identifying and contacting potential job candidates to handling follow-ups, organising meetings, and resolving scheduling conflicts.

The project reflects a broader shift in how artificial intelligence is beginning to take over roles that were once thought to require a high degree of human input.