Artificial intelligence is a machine’s

ability to perform the cognitive functions we usually associate with human minds.

Short answer is No. Longer answer is that it's a tool, like all other technologies. It helps us do stuff easier and quicker than before.

AI an particularly Generative AI is new. Everything new has a steeper learning curve. Good news is that once you grasp the basics and start to solidify the intuition, its gets much easier.

Absolutely! It is the industry that is very very much in demand! Particularly, the people that can work with the data that is in the shape needed for LLM training and fine tuning are hunted for.