"The essay, titled "Something Big is Coming," written by cofounder and CEO of OthersideAI, Matt Shumer, has racked up more than 60 million views on X as of Thursday. In the 5,000-word post, Shumer said that AI could upend daily life on a scale "much bigger" than COVID, a comparison which drew pushback online. He wrote that the changes already unfolding in the tech sector are likely a preview of disruptions that could soon reach other industries as well."
"Haber, a general partner at venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz specializing in technology investments, posted on X that Shumer's essay contains "great advice for how to get ahead in your job at any large company right now." "'I used AI to do this analysis in an hour instead of three days is going to be the most valuable person in the room.' Not eventually. Right now," Haber quotes from the essay. "Learn these tools. Get proficient. Demonstrate what's possible.""
"The Reddit founder responded to Shumer's initial post on X with a simple comment: "Great writeup. Strongly agree." Since 2023, Reddit has introduced a range of AI-driven tools, from search features that summarize user discussions to AI that sharpens its content recommendations and targets ads, but Ohanian recently emphasized"
A viral warning on X claimed AI could upend daily life on a scale much bigger than COVID and garnered over 60 million views. Industry leaders reacted with a mix of endorsement and skepticism about the scope and timing of disruption. Venture investors urged workers to learn and use AI tools immediately to stay valuable, citing speed and productivity gains. Some business leaders expressed concern about how displaced workers would be supported if disruption spreads beyond tech. Major platforms have been rolling out AI-driven features in search, recommendations, and advertising since 2023.
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