AI is surging now in a way that could be even more transformative than the onset of the pandemic, reshaping work and productivity in ways we haven't seen before.

Hyperwrite CEO Matt Shumer argues the AI impact is already underway and could surpass COVID-19 in transforming workforce dynamics and work processes.

A viral piece—reported to have over 30 million views in a day—along with backing from tech leaders and investors, underscores AI's rapid real-world implications.

Recent advances from OpenAI and Anthropic, including the anticipated GPT-5.3 Codex, are driving swift improvements and are seen as instrumental for software engineering and self-building AI systems.

The core message urges people to learn AI quickly, as this critical window could determine who remains relevant as AI capabilities accelerate.

Shumer points to a personal example where OpenAI’s coding model completed a task in four hours, illustrating how AI can dramatically accelerate work.

Industry insiders are already witnessing AI-driven changes inside workplaces, not just talking about a distant future.

AI’s reach is expanding beyond engineers into boardrooms, HR, family life, and everyday conversations, signaling a broad, imminent shift in job value and how people work.

Shumer’s viral essay on X, titled “Something Big Is Happening,” argues AI has moved beyond a future threat and is actively reshaping jobs and leadership roles.