Not every fscking story has to be about AI.
I don't see what checking a file system has to do with anything either.
They really can't help themselves showing how they didn't put any effort doing a thing.
You may not be interested in AI, but AI is interested in you.
They didn't make it about AI, they mentioned a tool that helped with the migration. I find it relevant and helpful to know.
I don't see it as much different from "I used script X to do it" or something.