On the one hand, this looks stupid, and it's easy to mock them. On the other hand, it is a real issue. If AI use runs rampant, they're out of jobs; of course they'll naturally want to protect themselves.
And, most importantly, I'd rather they work this out amongst themselves, then get the government involved, so while this is whiny and obviously bloated by union nonsense, I actually think this is somewhat in line with the right way to go about things.
On the one hand, this looks stupid, and it's easy to mock them. On the other hand, it is a real issue. If AI use runs rampant, they're out of jobs; of course they'll naturally want to protect themselves.
And, most importantly, I'd rather they work this out amongst themselves, then get the government involved, so while this is whiny and obviously bloated by union nonsense, I actually think this is somewhat in line with the right way to go about things.
It's as if professional knitters banded together to stop automation.
It will still exist as a hobby.