But if your goal is to get from A to B, car is more efficient.

It's the whole "journey vs destination" thing.

Currently AI seems to be the rocket you strap to your back as you put on VR glasses and enjoy the entertainment. You'll get there fast or blow up in the middle.

The True Artisanal Coders are the ones running the whole way, enjoying the scenery and the physical conditioning they get.

And there are people in between with bikes, cars etc. (different stages of AI use)

Analogies are fun =)