Everything requires skill: why better models still won't replace writers, artists, musicians
ZenenoDev · reddit · 2026-09-12
A Reddit essay argues that skill remains irreplaceable: Image Gen 2.5 landing pages still come out "vibe coded," models can't see what you see, and music generated by something that never felt pain will always feel hollow. Calculators didn't kill mathematicians — the right question is how AI helps you develop your own potential.
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