I see it as any other technology - you can either use it as a crutch or as a stepping stool. Inevitably we're going to see a lot of both, but the former are not going to get very far, because they're going to be vastly outshined by the latter.
I agree. AI is a tool. A hammer. Those who do not wish to use the hammer and go on strike because the hammer workers are faster or better, will be left behind.