> Moving faster on a side project or at work doesn't feel like the same kind of shortcut/cheat.
Depends whether you're in it for the endgame or the journey.
For some the latter is a means to the former, and for others it's the other way around.
I see your point, and tend to agree. However, at least for the time being, I see the AI tools not inherently different than refactoring tools which were available over a decade ago. It helps me move faster, and I feel like it's one more tool I need to master, so it will be useful in my toolbox.