AI Warning Sparks Debate: A Young Investor’s Call to Prepare

A 26‑year‑old venture partner recently shared a long post that has gone viral on social media, urging people to brace for big changes driven by artificial intelligence. He framed his message as a warning: even if the chance of major disruption is only about one in five, it matters because people should know and plan ahead. He said that most tech insiders have talked about AI’s impact only with other professionals. He wanted a message that reached everyday people, like his own father who is a lawyer close to retirement. His post, called “Something Big Is Coming, ” has already been read more than 60 million times on X. In it he compared the possible effects of AI to the COVID pandemic, a claim that has sparked criticism online. The writer’s past work has also been examined. In 2024 he promoted an open‑source AI model that later turned out to be less effective than claimed. He apologized, admitting he had rushed the announcement. Now he uses AI tools himself—he worked with Claude to draft his viral essay, saying the assistant “helped a lot” and that this shows how AI can now do many tasks.He notes that the future impact will vary by field. A nurse, for example, is likely to stay secure longer than a junior law associate whose routine tasks are already being automated. He added that even he feels uneasy, because his career is still in its early stages and AI could shorten the time people stay in certain jobs. Other leaders echo his concerns. A CEO from a major AI firm predicts that up to half of entry‑level white‑collar roles could disappear in the next five years, while another high‑profile entrepreneur described AI as a “supersonic tsunami” that will eliminate non‑physical jobs quickly. The writer’s main point is that people should not ignore AI. He urges readers to explore what the technology can do now, so that if these changes happen, they will have been ready. He believes that those who take the time to understand AI today will be thankful in ten years.