>they're getting an LLM to construct the specific tool they need in a couple of hours and then running that

This is something I really hope takes off for the common person. ChatGPT is perfect for bespoke little programs that do one thing and can be discarded after use.

> bespoke little programs that do one thing and can be discarded after use.

That's my best-case scenario as well: LLMs are scripting languages for a broader audience. They just barely automate busywork, but are not a reliable foundation.