But as it gets better, it'll also get easier, be built into existing products you already use, etc. So I wouldn't worry too much about that aspect. If you enjoy tinkering, or really want to dive deep into fundamentals, that's one thing, but I wouldn't worry too much about "learning to use some tool", as fast as things are changing.

> you have to account for the fact that AI will get better rapidly

that's nowhere near guaranteed

Why should I worry about lacking preparation in the future? Why can't I just learn this as any other skill at any other time?