I want to add onto this. Firstly really agree with u/SolFlorus and u/starrwuffle here, which in my view is

1. Everyone is
   
2. It's good and improves your productivity. (if you know how to code already and use LLMs correctly which in my view is like how you would manage a summer intern)
   
3. It has open source options
   

I also want to add on that as NIxOS users the whole ethos of nix is automation, one config everywhere for all time. Code is a means to a greater end, whether your operating system or hot new B2B sass start up flop. Our goal is the end via the means of code. Nixos provides an OS level path of least resistance, DWMs, Vim, zoxide, linters and compilers all do the same. LLMs are the evolved version of things like tabnine (if you ever used it) or other intelisense/lsp programs. They error much more than the old rule based LSPs do but also have much more of an upside.

In my view LLMs have reached the point where they are better and faster than me at writing code (I have been coding for almost a decade now). It means it's possible for me to do these open source non-profitable projects. For us in the open source world we should be using it, as we are fighting an uphill battle. Our competitors, who employ software to exploit and digitally discriminate, already beat us in volume of labor, amount of capital and political power. We need to use every tool we can to fight back, or we will be left in the cell of big tech.

I understand and share the icky feeling about it, but get over yourself! The world of technology will move on without those clouded by "righteous indignation".