Yes, they do, of course. But from radio to TV to the word processor, technology has made life better, people more productive, and the world a better place [1].
Of course there are exceptions. Ask typists who were laid off how they feel about word processors, or ask lathe operators how they feel about CNC.
The difference here seems to be people working in tech having the epiphany that they are not immune to the effects. The same programmers who wrote word processors and found it easy to dismiss the eradication of the typist role are suddenly very concerned about automation of programming.
It’s not that bad. If you’re willing to learn continuously, you will adapt. If not… well, why should technologists be exempted from the impact of tech advancement? It’s very disingenuous to take a “oh, now that it affects us, it’s gone too far” position.
"AI" gets pushed into every nook and cranny of online experience - and to what end?
ChatGPT is a great product; it is better now than it was 18, 12, or 6 months ago. Sure, they will seek revenue and profitability, but so what?
There seems to be such a rush to dismiss AI. I don’t get it.
TIL the best podcast app on Android also has an online podcast directory!
I like the default list layout of podcasts and the management of categories and downloads. I've even made a feature request which the author added some years ago.
It meets all my needs and I'm very happy with it.
