Leave Me Behind | Hacker News

Hacker News debated whether AI will amplify human creativity or make people overly dependent on generated output.

The discussion shifted from big ideas to practical cases like personal software, photo backup, and local-first workflows.

Commenters asked whether AI is truly needed when tools like Syncthing, Ente Photos, and existing open-source options already solve parts of the problem.

The thread highlighted a broader concern: whether AI will raise software-building ability or lower standards for originality and effort.