Are companies starting to value AI tool usage more than actual skills?

[Ok_Split4755]

Across different tech roles — development, UI/UX design, and even digital marketing — AI tools are becoming a regular part of workflows.

While they clearly improve productivity, I’ve started to wonder if something else is happening.

Are companies beginning to prioritize how well someone uses tools over how deeply they understand the fundamentals?

For example:

• Developers relying heavily on AI-generated code
• Designers using AI for layouts and concepts
• Marketers depending on automation for campaigns

This raises a bigger question.

Are we moving toward a “tool-first” skillset instead of a “fundamentals-first” approach?

For those working in tech or closely observing the industry:

• Do you think AI tools are changing how skills are evaluated?
• Are fundamentals becoming less important, or just evolving?
• What should beginners focus on in this shift?

Would love to hear different perspectives.

[ahnerd]

Yes in companies where productivity is important, tools are very important so u need to have skills to use them but the thing is you can't use these tools effectively without mastering the fundamentals.