Completely agree that AI doesn't reduce engineering responsibility it actually raises the bar. AI can produce code that looks production-ready, but it has no context about your system's operational constraints, business rules, or long-term maintenance goals.
One lesson from building AI-powered applications at IT Path Solutions is that the most valuable review comments are rarely about syntax. They're about questioning assumptions, validating edge cases, and making sure the solution fits the architecture instead of just passing the tests. AI accelerates implementation, but engineering judgment is still what keeps production stable.