> I am no longer solving any mentally-stimulating problems.. I am just copy-pasting code from an AI assistant.

I'm using AI plenty but looking at my use with a different lens. I like to code. It's fun. It's rewarding. I produce things with it. But it is also practically a means to an end for me. My job isn't purely code but also analysis, strategy, etc.

So, having lots of fun zooming through code problems that slowed me down in the past. I have more time for the analysis/strategy/etc.

I'm not a professional dev but I would encourage author to find a similar lens in their work, if possible. Not saying its easy! And if that solution isn't helping or attainable, maybe it's time to move on?