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AI CEO Warns: Comet Browser May Promote Cheating

10/11/2025

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Aravind Srinivas, CEO of Perplexity AI, warned students against using the Comet browser to finish assignments after a video showed it completing a Coursera task.
The browser is marketed as a study aid but can automate tasks, raising integrity concerns.
It can interpret instructions and navigate workflows, making it a tool for cheating.
Security audits reveal vulnerabilities, phishing and prompt injection risks, signaling a shift toward automation over content.

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Story summary

Aravind Srinivas, CEO of Perplexity AI, warned students against using the Comet browser to finish assignments after a video showed it completing a Coursera task.
The browser is marketed as a study aid but can automate tasks, raising integrity concerns.
It can interpret instructions and navigate workflows, making it a tool for cheating.
Security audits reveal vulnerabilities, phishing and prompt injection risks, signaling a shift toward automation over content.