Honestly - it's like having a computer. Like any other technology, "AI" is just a tool.

In fact, it should probably called "IA" (Intelligence Amplification), because when used intelligently, that's what it does (once again, like any other tool, or technology).

There's no real magic here. There's no "sentient being" that will come out of the circuits. All that "AGI" talk is just fairy tales from wierdos who wish they could create their own god. It's silly.

At the end of the day, it's a tool. Use it where necessary and use it wisely, and you can do more work, in less time.

You can also use it stupidly (like how some people might use a hammer - hitting themselves in the head - or social media - doom scrolling all day) and you will make yourself more dumb (ie; never think for yourself, and just ask chatGPT everything)