[RobotToaster]

> I can't help but feeling those who use AI assistance are unknowingly capping their upside.

You could use the same argument for using a calculator instead of doing mental arithmetic.

Or an artist using a printer instead of using oil paints.

[babblingfish]

We have to distinguish between craft and when we need a functional outcome.

Personally, I'm not interested in the craft of mental math. When I'm trying to calculate the tip I want the answer quickly so I can move on with my life. But if you care about the craft of mental math, then by all means, go for it