Imagine a workplace where tasks are automated, and you can focus on high-level decision-making. This is the future that Perplexity, a startup backed by Nvidia, envisions with its latest product, Comet – an AI-powered browser designed to revolutionize the way we work.
Comet is not just another chatbot or AI tool, but a silent worker that runs continuously in the background, performing operational tasks that were previously handled by recruiters and executive assistants. In a recent interview with The Verge, Perplexity CEO Aravind Srinivas shared his ambitious plans for Comet, which is set to disrupt traditional office jobs and redefine productivity.
Streamlining Workflows with Comet
Comet’s capabilities are impressive. It can update Google Sheets, mark the status of tasks as responded or in progress, follow up with candidates, sync with Google Calendar, resolve conflicts, and schedule meetings. This means that knowledge workers can focus on high-value tasks, such as strategy development and decision-making, while Comet handles the mundane and time-consuming tasks.
The AI Operating System for Knowledge Workers
Srinivas envisions Comet evolving into a full-fledged AI operating system for knowledge workers. This AI-native browser will run in the background, continuously performing tasks and providing users with real-time insights and updates. With Comet, knowledge workers will be able to automate a wide range of tasks, from data entry to social media management, freeing up more time for creative work and innovation.
Challenging Google’s Dominance
Perplexity is not just looking to disrupt traditional office jobs, but also challenge Google’s dominance in web browsing and online search. The limited roll-out of Comet comes at a time when both these markets are potentially open to new entrants, following Google’s potential spin-off of Chrome in the US search antitrust remedies case. With Comet, Perplexity is poised to challenge Google’s supremacy and offer users a more personalized and efficient browsing experience.
Conclusion
Comet, the AI-powered browser, is a game-changer for knowledge workers and entrepreneurs. By automating routine tasks and providing real-time insights, Comet is set to revolutionize the way we work. As Perplexity continues to develop and refine its AI technology, we can expect to see even more innovative applications of AI in the workplace. For now, Comet is a promising start to a new era of productivity and efficiency.
Originally published on https://www.indiatoday.in/technology/news/story/perplexity-ceo-says-his-ai-browser-comet-is-coming-for-these-two-office-jobs-cut-the-doomscrolling-now-2758139-2025-07-19
