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Yes, but the 3D animation software doesn’t do the thinking for you, nor replace your artistic vision.
To use a loom you have to learn how to use a loom. You may skip weaving, but you become familiar with textiles anyway.
You’re optimising for less physical effort. That means you work faster, but you don’t grow stronger or more dexterous either.
If you solely use AI, then you’re optimising for less thinking. So what happens then?
You’re optimising out your sole evolutionary advantage as a human, by delegating your thinking to another entity.