Yes, AI is impacting IT jobs. We are seeing it first hand. In our case, it is with graphic design. Situations where we would have hired approximately 1 years worth of coop student work, we are instead assigning to an existing IT professional that is using tools such as Blender (with blenderkit), Gencraft, and NightCafe, With quite acceptable results.

The issue is - where will this leave us in 20 years? Our highly experienced individuals are reporting they are able to use AI as a search engine, BUT, AI cannot solve problems. Need to manage a cache of information? Do you use redis? In memory heap? In memory array? Or is it even worth it, and you can just reach in to the authoritative SQL store? AI cannot make those decisions for you. And if cut off at the knees the job opportunities for junior developers, we may risk eventually running into a shortage of highly skilled resources that are adept at architecture and design of new software.

My take? AI is a great tool for the inclined. It is a horrible crutch for the lazy. And at scale, the jury is out on whether or not it will be beneficial to advancement of technologies.

How does this conversation playout in the CISO's mind? Randori: We found a vulnerability. CISO: How do we patch it? Randori: You can't. We haven't disclosed the vulnerability to the vendor. We're just using it to hack people's network to show you we can do it. CISO: Thinking...they're not following ethical industry accepted disclosure guidelines. So, do I trust them to behave ethically once they've compromised my network? Conclusion: Terminate/not renew engagement, resulting in Randori having had their 15 minutes of fame, and watching the well dry up as no one (IMO) would want to touch them with a 10ft pole anymore.