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‘The more AI works better, the iPhone essentially becomes your digital passport’: Perplexity CEO explains why says Apple actually has a clear edge in the AI race - TechRadar
Nobody is talking about this: Perplexity's CEO just explained why Apple's real moat isn't the chip—it's the device itself.
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Why it matters
Perplexity CEO Aravind Srinivas offers a contrarian take on AI's threat to iPhone dominance, arguing that as AI capabilities improve, the iPhone becomes a more defensible platform by acting as a personal digital hub. This challenges the prevailing narrative that AI disrupts hardware.
The key facts
5 to knowPerplexity CEO claims iPhone 'won't be disrupted' by AI
Argument: improved AI makes iPhone function as 'digital passport'
Apple's competitive moats remain intact despite AI competition
Strategic positioning: iPhone as personal AI device hub rather than commodity
Published April 24, 2026
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