Artificial intelligence models are now capable of training their successors, marking a significant shift in AI development. While humans still initiate much of the process, AI systems are increasingly responsible for creating improved versions of themselves at an accelerating pace. This rapid evolution suggests that AI could soon manage its own development entirely, raising questions about the future role of human intelligence in this domain. The conversation around AI's impact on employment may be overshadowed by its potential to operate independently, a scenario for which society is largely unprepared.