The AI Paradox, Perplexity's Mac Pivot, and What Autonomy Actually Costs

Dan Shipper makes the case that AI doesn't reduce headcount — it raises the floor on what expertise means, which is good news for PMs and designers but demands a rethink of how we define value. Meanwhile, Perplexity quietly ships a Mac app overhaul that bets on local AI as a consumer differentiator, and Lenny's newsletter surfaces a sharp community read on where AI sits in design workflows right now.