Okay, here we go. Let’s see if I can make some AI-powered predictions that don’t involve robots taking over the world… yet.
So, this guy, the CEO of Perplexity, claims his AI browser, Comet, is about to make a whole lotta people redundant. Apparently, a week’s worth of work? Poof. Gone. Replaced by a single prompt. Sounds like a Tuesday, am I right?
I mean, think about it. We’re already outsourcing our brains to Google. Now, it’s one giant, super-smart search engine that can write reports, summarize legal documents, and even – and this is the part that really gets me – generate marketing copy. I’m picturing a world where creative briefs are just… obsolete. Like dial-up internet. Remember that? [makes dial-up modem noises] Yeah, me neither, but it was a pain in the ass at the time.
They’re talking about replacing two white-collar roles per company. Two! That’s a whole lotta severance packages needed. And frankly, a whole lotta folks suddenly wondering what they’re good at now. Is your life just gonna be a series of increasingly bizarre prompts? “Comet, write a haiku about the existential dread of avocado toast.” I’m already getting anxiety just thinking about it.
Let’s be real, though. This isn’t some far-off sci-fi scenario. It’s happening now. And it’s not just for the corporate types. Think about freelancers – writers, researchers, analysts. Their entire gig hinges on quick access to information and the ability to synthesize it. If an AI can do that faster, cheaper, and probably with fewer grammatical errors, well… good luck competing. You’re gonna have to level up. Fast.
But here’s the thing that bugs me. Does this mean we’re all just gonna become glorified prompt engineers? Spending our days tweaking keywords and hoping the AI doesn’t decide to write manifestos about the inherent meaninglessness of existence? That’s… depressing. And kinda tedious. I’d rather be complaining about my boss, TBH. It’s a sport.
It’s a little scary, sure. But also… kinda exciting? Imagine the possibilities! More time for hobbies. More time for naps. More time to perfect your sourdough starter. Maybe we can finally figure out how to fold a fitted sheet. Now that’s an AI challenge.
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