the infinite-fountain-of-software machine seems more likely to replace developers than previous innovations, and the people pushing the button will not be, in any current sense of the word, programming

You absolutely need to be trying to accomplish these things personally to understand what is/will be easy and where the barriers.

Recognizing the barriers & modes of failure (which will be a moving target) lets you respond competently when you are called. Raise your hourly rate as needed.