> Engineers who refuse to, or can't, or won't utilize the benefits that LLMs bring will be left behind. It's just the way it is. I'm already seeing it happening.

Any examples how you see some engineers being left behind?

I'm starting to notice how those who don't use AI end up having to hand tasks over to people who can get them done quicker.

It is anecdotal for sure, but it's a pattern that seems to be emerging around me that expectations of velocity increases, and those who don't use AI can't keep up.

Probably in cognitive surrender. I have one such colleague and he is driving me crazy. "Claude sad that ..."