Today, Silicon Valley is actively discussing Matt Shumer's essay "Something Big Is Happening" (originally published in Fortune).
Shumer, the founder of HyperWrite, writes that the latest models (GPT-5.3, Claude Opus 4.6) are not just another incremental improvement, but a qualitative leap. He describes how it now works: "I describe what I want to build in plain English, and it just... appears" — without the need to correct the AI.
Key points:
- AI is now involved in creating the next versions of itself. OpenAI's documentation states that GPT-5.3 "was instrumental in creating itself".
- According to METR, AI capabilities are doubling every 4-7 months.
- The CEO of Anthropic predicts that 50% of entry-level white-collar jobs may disappear in 1-5 years.
- Unlike previous waves of automation, AI is improving simultaneously across all cognitive areas — there is no "window for retraining".
His recommendations:
- Implement AI in your work right now — become the one who demonstrates its value in the organization.
- Create a financial cushion and reduce debts.
- Set aside an hour a day for experimentation.
- Focus on skills that require personal trust, physical presence, or licenses.
What do you think?
