I find myself using generative AI more and more for work. Proof reading, summarising, data analysis, transcription - many tedious tasks are now done much quicker and with great precision.
I've now ventured into vibe coding; creating complex workflows and graphics, even small applications. It takes a bit more time to master, but the time I spend on it is well invested, IMO. It will make my work more efficient.
So yeah, there are positives with AI too. The downsides are of course worrying; more advanced deepfakes, an abundance of false content on line, AI-fraud, AI driven weapons, etc. etc. And the environmental aspect of such an immensely energy consuming artifact.
I don't think it’s plausible in any way to stop or halt the development of AI today, though, so this is just something we have to live with. We just have to believe humanity will somehow find a way to manouver through a world of more and more advanced AI without messing it up too much.
...and of course we must prepare ourself for the age of Skynet.