An article published by American investor and artificial intelligence entrepreneur Matt Shumer has surpassed 65 million views in less than two days on X, after issuing a striking warning that the world stands on the brink of a transformation greater than the Covid 19 pandemic.
The article, titled “Something Big Is Happening”, opened with a stark comparison between the early days of the coronavirus outbreak in February 2020 and the current state of artificial intelligence. Shumer argued that the world is presently in a phase of underestimating the danger before a sweeping and rapid shift takes place.
Shumer, who spent six years building and investing in an artificial intelligence start up, stressed that his words were not future predictions but a description of what has already occurred within the technology sector over recent months. He stated that recent models such as GPT 5.3 Codex from OpenAI and Opus 4.6 from Anthropic have produced an unprecedented qualitative leap.
According to Shumer, the shift has reached a point where he no longer needs to carry out technical work himself. Instead, he simply describes what he wants, and the system completes the task in full without intervention.
“Intelligence Explosion” Inside the Sector
Shumer identified the most significant transformation as the ability of artificial intelligence systems to write software code, build complete applications, and even test and refine them autonomously. He noted that some models have already contributed to the development of newer versions of themselves, in what researchers have described as an “intelligence explosion”.
He warned that the impact would not be confined to the software sector. Within a few years, he argued, the effects could extend to law, finance, medicine, accounting, writing, media, and customer service.
Citing prevailing estimates, Shumer pointed to the possibility that up to 50 per cent of entry level office jobs could disappear within a period ranging from one to five years.
Adaptation Rather Than Denial
In response to mounting concerns, Shumer called for early adaptation rather than denial. He advised the use of advanced paid versions of artificial intelligence tools and encouraged daily engagement with them. He argued that “being ahead in understanding and usage” would determine who advances and who falls behind in the coming phase.
Despite the warnings, the article carried a tone of optimism. Shumer suggested that artificial intelligence may open the door to an unprecedented surge in individual innovation, enabling people to build applications, projects, and businesses without the need for significant resources. He also pointed to the potential acceleration of medical and scientific research.
