>It is there to reduce our agency

Complete bullshit.

The individual has never had as much ability to take on large projects as they do now. They’ve never been able to learn as easily as they can now.

>to make it easier to fire us

As of now, the technology increases productivity in the average user. The companies that take advantage of that and expand their offering will outperform the ones that simply replace workers and don’t expand or improve offerings.

More capable employees make companies more money in general. Productivity increases lead to richer societies and yes, even more jobs, just as it always has.