[atq2119]

I think both can be true.

By analogy, consider mental arithmetic vs. electronic calculators and spreadsheets.

Being able to do mental arithmetic is an important skill, arguably the only way to have a profound and deep understanding of many things. At the same time, calculators and spreadsheets allow an individual to do things that just would be totally out of reach without these tools.

Some people argue that generative AI has already reached this point, and I think that's plausible in a few narrow domains. It's also plausible that the domains to which it applies keep broadening.