Yep, the future will be interesting. I have played with generating footprints from datasheet pin tables, works pretty well. I also use an LLM as one check of BOM validity before ordering.
Are you generating part symbols? Or footprint geometry?
What kind of prompt are you using for that? Does it check part numbers, quantities, formating, or what?
I just read an article that basically said AI actually slows down competent coders that are familiar with their code base. But, that is why I was never management material. I am better at doing than delegating. Many projects I have a basic idea in mind and just work it out as I go. This is pretty much for ANYTHING I do.
It probably really depends on the way people use AI. If I were to “vibe code” with AI, I’d be probably slower than I currently am. However, sometimes AI can be really helpful for certain tasks. I’d bet that AI increased my working speed by about 10%