Yes, these are good considerations.
I'd be a hypocrite if I didn't admit I use AI daily in my job, and it's indeed a multiplier of my productivity. The tech is really cool and getting better.
I also understand AI is one step closer for the everyday Jane or Joe Doe to do cool and useful stuff which was out of reach before.
What worries me is the capitalist, business-side forces at play, and what they will mean for my job security. Is it selfish? You bet! But if I don't advocate for me, who will?
One force is a multiplier of a software engineer’s productivity.
Another force is the pressure of the expectation for constant, unlimited increase in profits. This pressure force the CEOs and managers to look for cheaper alternatives to expensive software engineers, ultimately to eliminate the position and expense. The lie that this is a possibility draws huge investments.
And another force is the infinite number of applications of software, especially well designed, truly useful, software.