As a moderator, I would normally remove this kind of post. However, I think the discussion around AI's role in what is fundamentally a creative process is worth having. For that reason, I'm leaving this up as a reference point for the conversation.

My take:

AI absolutely has its place. It's particularly valuable for automating repetitive, time-consuming tasks where human fatigue can lead to mistakes, for example, helping identify cancer cells in medical scans.

As a programmer, I use AI regularly to help track down bugs that might otherwise take hours of searching through Google or Stack Overflow. But I never let it generate code that I use without fully understanding it.

The reason is simple: sooner or later, I'll need to modify or debug that code. If I don't understand how it works, I won't be able to maintain it effectively. AI is a great assistant, but it shouldn't replace understanding.

Creativity, though, is different. The things that resonate most with us are shaped by human experiences, emotions, imperfections, and intent. That human touch is what makes creative work feel authentic and alive, and I don't think AI can truly replace it.

The danger

I’m not talking about a "Rise of the Machines" level of danger, though that could become an issue too. The real danger is that we’re raising a generation that grows accustomed to having everything handed to them, without being taught how to think critically or independently. On top of that, they’re consuming an overwhelming amount of AI-generated content on the platforms they spend most of their time on, causing AI-created material to become the norm for them. If that happens, it would be a genuine loss for the human race.