Perplexity’s CEO, Aravind Srinivas, recently made a bold claim: their new AI-native browser, Comet, can automate the core functions of recruiters and administrative assistants with a single prompt. This isn’t just another chatbot announcement; it’s a clear signal that autonomous AI agents are moving from theoretical concepts to practical, productized tools.

Srinivas described a workflow where a single command can trigger a chain of actions: sourcing candidates on LinkedIn, extracting contact details, sending personalized emails via Gmail, and scheduling interviews on Google Calendar. He argues that if a prompt can generate millions in value, a company won’t hesitate to pay thousands for it.

This vision extends beyond recruiting. The goal for Comet is to become an “AI operating system” for knowledge work, handling email triage, calendar management, and meeting preparation in the background.

From My Perspective: This is About Orchestration, Not Just Automation

As someone who builds AI systems, I see Srinivas’s announcement as more than just hype. The technology to execute these multi-step tasks is here. This is the essence of the multi-agent systems and platforms we are developing, like at Mozgii, where we orchestrate AI to perform complex business workflows.

However, the real challenge isn’t the AI’s intelligence—it’s integration, reliability, and trust.

  1. Automating Tasks, Not Roles: The claim of replacing entire roles is a simplification. A great recruiter or executive assistant provides strategic value, nuance, and human relationship skills that an AI cannot replicate. What Comet automates are the repetitive, time-consuming tasks that bog down these roles. This frees up professionals to focus on higher-level work, fundamentally changing their job descriptions rather than eliminating them.
  2. The “Browser” Is a Trojan Horse: Calling Comet a “browser” is smart marketing. In reality, it’s a user-friendly interface for an autonomous agent platform. The browser is the perfect environment for such an agent, as it’s where most digital work already happens.
  3. The Trust Bottleneck: The primary obstacle to adoption won’t be capability, but security. Handing over the keys to your company’s Gmail and LinkedIn requires an immense level of trust in the platform’s security architecture to prevent errors and misuse. This is where enterprise-grade solutions will differentiate themselves.

The Industry Consensus: Adapt or Become Obsolete

The tech world is divided on the impact. CEOs like Anthropic’s Dario Amodei and Ford’s Jim Farley predict massive white-collar job replacement. Others, like Salesforce’s Marc Benioff and Nvidia’s Jensen Huang, see AI as an augmentation tool that will change, not eliminate, jobs.

Both sides agree on one thing: a fundamental shift is underway. As Amazon’s Andy Jassy urged his employees, the time to learn, experiment, and integrate AI into your skills is now.

The future of employability won’t be about competing with AI, but about becoming adept at managing and orchestrating it. The most valuable professionals will be those who can effectively leverage a team of AI agents to achieve their goals.

Reference: Business Insider - Perplexity CEO AI browser will automate 2 white-collar roles