Indeed, the CEO of Perplexity AI, Aravind Srinivas, has gone so far as to claim that his new web browser, Comet based on an AI model will eradicate two white-collar jobs and lynchpins of any enterprise, recruiters and executive assistants. Srinivas is convinced that intelligence of automation proposed by Comet will revolutionize the contemporary working environment, bringing extensive time and financial savings to the organizations across the globe.
Introduction: The Future of Work Is Here
Artificial intelligence has ceased to be the idea of the future-it is now fast becoming a component of the working environment. With companies looking to smarter ideas on how they can maximize their performance, Perplexity CEO, Aravind Srinivas is spearheading a transformational gameplay in the launch of Comet browser which is developed to serve as an AI assistant in itself. According to a new announcement made by Srinivas Comet will soon remove the need of recruiters and executive assistants in most businesses.
What Is Comet? An AI Browser Beyond Search
Comet does not mean a classical browser. It is an AI-fuelled solution that is designed to automate complicated and involving workflows integrating with real-time data and trending productivity tools. Here is what Comet is special about:
- Smart Sidekick: Acts as an always-on assistant alongside your browsing experience.
- Multi-App Integration: Connects with Gmail, Google Calendar, Google Sheets, and LinkedIn.
- Task Automation: Performs actions like data entry, email follow-ups, scheduling, and reporting with minimal human input.
According to Srinivas, Comet is characterized as an AI operating system of knowledge work. It not just searches the web, but also acts, leaving chances of taking over the full-time jobs in offices.
Jobs at stake Executive Assistants or Recruiters
Srinivas argues that Comet could substitute two important white-collar positions that are prevalent in most companies.
- Recruiters
Typical responsibilities:
- Finding potential candidates
- Communicating with prospects
- Tracking outreach and responses
- Scheduling interviews
What Comet does instead:
- Scrapes candidate data from LinkedIn
- Fills spreadsheets with lead information
- Sends personalized emails
- Updates response statuses
- Books meetings automatically
“What would take a recruiter a week, Comet does in minutes with a single prompt,” Srinivas told Business Insider.
- Executive Assistants
Typical responsibilities:
- Managing calendars
- Handling emails
- Organizing meetings
- Preparing briefs and documentation
What Comet does instead:
- Resolves calendar conflicts
- Prioritizes email responses
- Sends follow-up emails
- Prepares meeting notes and summaries
Srinivas says these functions can now be fully automated, eliminating the need for manual administrative work.
Why This Matters to Businesses
The economic incentive for companies is clear:
- Increased Efficiency: AI completes tasks faster and more accurately.
- Lower Costs: One AI system could replace multiple full-time salaries.
- Scalability: AI can handle large volumes of tasks without fatigue or errors.
“If Comet can save a company millions of dollars, they’ll pay thousands to use it,” said Srinivas, emphasizing the value proposition.
Industry Response: AI as Opportunity or Threat?
Srinivas isn’t the only tech leader forecasting major job disruption due to AI.
- Dario Amodei, CEO of Anthropic, predicted that up to 50% of white-collar jobs could be automated in the next five years.
- Jim Farley, CEO of Ford, made similar statements about white-collar downsizing.
- Meanwhile, Nvidia’s Jensen Huang and Salesforce’s Marc Benioff believe AI will assist humans, not replace them.
The debate continues, but the trend is undeniable: AI is changing how work gets done.
What Should Professionals and Students Do?
In light of this shift, Srinivas had strong advice for workers, especially young people and students:
“Stop doom scrolling and start using AI,” he urged in an interview, pointing out that wasting time on social media instead of learning AI tools could lead to falling behind in the job market.
Recommendations for Adaptation:
- Learn to use AI tools like Perplexity, ChatGPT, or Comet.
- Build skills in automation, data handling, and digital communication.
- Focus on high-level thinking—let AI handle the routine work.
- Stay curious and flexible in a rapidly changing tech landscape.
What’s Next for Comet and AI in the Workplace?
Comet is in beta release in the market to a few valued users, and available to more users by the end of the year. The aim of Perplexity is to incorporate Comet as a tool to use every day by the businesses that want to automate the white-collar business.
Future Developments to Watch:
- Full release of Comet for businesses
- Expansion to more apps (Slack, Zoom, Trello, etc.)
- AI copilots for project management, HR, and finance
With the companies interested in AI integration, Perplexity is pushing Comet as one of the necessary enterprise tools, not only as search, but intelligent execution.
Conclusion: A Wake-Up Call for the Modern Workforce
The warning and the opportunity is the message Aravind Srinivas has to say. Although AI applications such as Comet may be a threat to conventional occupations, it is also an opportunity to increase efficiency and liberate professionals of tiring routine duties. Being capable of adapting and early acceptance of AI as a collaborative tool is the trick.
Business organizations, employees, and students cannot afford to ignore such a transition or they will lose their relevance.
