Yea, as a hobbyist, I like to program. This sales pitch is like trying to sell me a robot that goes bicycle riding for me. Wait a minute... I like to ride my bicycle!
I'm the same way, but there is often monotonous work that stands in the way of me doing the more interesting work. I'm happy to offload that. Even if the AI does a bad job, it makes it easier for me to even start on boring work, and starting is 90% of the battle.
What if it starts by handling the boring tasks but ends up taking over the work you actually enjoy?
The "let AI do the boring bits" pitch sounds appealing—because it's easier to accept. But let's be real: the goal isn't just the dull stuff. It's everything.
It's surprising how many still think AI is harmless. Sigh...