Here's how smart people in tech are reacting to Matt Shumer's viral essay about what AI means for jobs

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Matt Shumer, author of the viral
Matt Shumer, an AI startup founder, warns in a viral essay that AI could disrupt jobs more than COVID.

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AI in the workplace is expanding responsibilities and intensifying work

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Research by the Haas School of Business found that AI expands responsibilities in the workplace.

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I was loyal to my company for 7 years and regret it. I left with debt and without a 401(k).

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Andie Mercer.

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Google offers buyouts to staff in its business unit who aren't 'all in'

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Google chief business officer Philipp Schindler
Google chief business officer Philipp Schindler.

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The '996' work culture taking over Silicon Valley is coming at a 'human expense,' these AI researchers say

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996 culture is gaining traction among AI workers in Silicon Valley.

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An identity verification AI startup is having all employees try vibe coding

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Daniel Yanisse, CEO of Checkr, is making all non-technical staff try vibe coding with AI days and stipends.

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I got let go from my job. Now, NFL and college teams pay me for my muddy footballs.

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Daniel Kolcun heat-treating a football.

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A federal agency is probing Nike for discrimination against white employees

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Nike is accused of discriminating against white employees.

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I'm an AI résumé builder who's helped hundreds of recently laid-off workers. Here's my advice for people looking for work in 2026.

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Sam Wright has done around 500 support calls with job seekers since July.

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Ex-Meta engineer says he asked for a demotion — but that was easier said than done

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Igor Tsvetkov asked to be demoted at Meta. He said on a recent podcast that when he was told no, so he jumped to Google.

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