By Jeannine Mancini
Publication Date: 2026-04-07 18:31:00
Most people have had that moment where the alarm goes off and the job feels like the problem. It’s a quiet, common thought. Now it’s being said out loud by someone building the very tools that could replace those jobs.
“Most people don’t enjoy their jobs,” Perplexity AI co-founder and CEO Aravind Srinivas said on an episode of the “All-In” podcast last month. “There’s suddenly a new possibility, a new opportunity, to go use these tools, learn them, and start your own mini business.” He continued, “Even if there is temporary job displacement to deal with, that sort of glorious future is what we should look forward to.”
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Srinivas made the comments while discussing how artificial intelligence is reshaping employment. Instead of focusing only on job loss, he pointed to what he sees as a broader shift toward independence.
The idea is that AI tools can take over routine tasks while giving individuals the ability to create their own income streams. That could include freelancing, launching small online businesses, or using AI to handle work that once required larger teams.
These tools are becoming easier to access, which has lowered the barrier for people trying to build something on their own. In many cases, the cost to get started is relatively low compared to traditional business models.
Still, that shift depends on people being able to adapt. Starting even a small business requires time, stability, and a willingness to take on risk, which…
