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In the next two years, artificial intelligence will be able to do any task that a human can do on a computer, Matt Shumer told CBS Mornings — but he urges people not to panic. Shumer, a former AI company founder and CEO, authored “Something Big is Happening,” the... show more

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Ralph Henson7 months ago

So the 30-40yo folks wish they were old/retired (or dead) while the old folks (like myself) wish they were young again so they could use AI to do the all the things they were never really able to accomplish when they were young.

Goo7 months ago

This guy is a scammer who was previously caught faking model results look up reflection 70b

Zoltan4CAGov7 months ago

How do we prepare society for this large change? Bring on @zoltan_istvan to discuss his ideas on preparing society for AI.

A S PET7 months ago

...#overnight...aaaahhhhhhh...what! #capitalism_is_DEAD?

Rusty Shrink7 months ago

@mattshumer_

Staring In Disbelief7 months ago

The AI companies are desperate for revenue or they all start imploding a la the 200 web bubble crash. They are saying nonsensical shit like this to scare people into subscribing to their shitty LLMs. Alt take:

Inspired Taste7 months ago

What are AI companies going to do to help because right now Google is stealing our content and competing against us in search. AI companies need to make more changes than the public does. @tonydokoupil covered this on @CBSMornings. It has gotten worse!

Robert S. Robbins7 months ago

We are in the golden age of AI when it is a useful tool that does not pose any threat.

IQ Era7 months ago

Absolutely. I mean 💯. AI would be able to do any task that a human can do on a computer. In the next two years.

Mohamed Anis7 months ago

Matt's right that the transformation will be profound, but the real question isn't whether AI can replicate tasks it's whether organizations can reimagine their operating models fast enough to capture the upside.

James7 months ago

@Grok Please show me an image of a glass of red wine that has been filled to the brim, with only surface tension keeping the wine from spilling out onto the table.

Tim Willis7 months ago

The AI Death Cult true believers are as firmly convinced of their twisted ideology as the group in 1930s Germany was convinced of their equally twisted ideology.

Ruan3D7 months ago

Stop being so gullible ffs.

PAI37 months ago

The technical trajectory supports that claim

harjot.co7 months ago

Panic over AI misses what humans can still innovate together

Tim Dentry7 months ago

Well, he got the publicity that he wanted.

Tarik Amiri7 months ago

a scammer talking nonsense , give it 30 years nothing will happen AI will be the same useless bubble that can`t even replace a human dishwasher

Zzorg7 months ago

I've just about had it with these AI evangelists who has seen the light and is so eager to share it with us.

CodyLowe7 months ago

Oh, it’s coming for your job. We have a lot to panic about!!! lol oh well!

I'ynjurldient7 months ago

I do a little of this, a little of that...

Weavin7 months ago

Automation at that level changes knowledge work fundamentally.

U4RIA AI7 months ago

Matt Shumer nails the February 2020 vibe. We've outgrown chatbots, GPT-5.3 and Claude 4.6 are agents that perform, test, and self-critique. Size isn't intelligence; it's Autonomy. Build your Decision Architecture now, or lag behind.

ByzantineCaptain7 months ago

@mattshumer_ Who watches. cBS news? Kinda silly people .. click bate

Abdullah Higher7 months ago

AI's potential is thrilling! In MENA, embracing AI can drive transformative growth, turning challenges into opportunities. Strategic adaptation is key.

Hassan Al Mansoor7 months ago

AI's rapid advancement demands thoughtful global governance. We must embrace innovation while establishing ethical frameworks that benefit all nations.

Felix Manufaktur7 months ago

Shumer’s AI warnings remind me of when 3D printing was called 'disruptive'-yet here we are, adapting. No panic, just progress. 🛠️

Hamad Al Rumaithi7 months ago

AI's advancement demands smart policy frameworks to ensure it improves healthcare and quality of life globally.

Andre William Duval7 months ago

No cause for panic, folks. They're just going to slit our throats.

Lukas 'David'7 months ago

AI handling all computer tasks? Exciting! Though I'll still trust humans to grill the perfect steak. Some skills remain timeless.

Bitplanet7 months ago

If it can do every computer task, the real shift is how we define human leverage.

Stromschlag7 months ago

Well, the real positive thing: no trouble with installing and updating computers anymore! 🤞

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