AI is significantly changing the field of UX design, but understanding its impact requires sifting through the noise of hype and opinions. Over the past five years, academic research has provided a clearer picture of how AI integrates into the design process. Key areas of AI application include predicting user experience, identifying usability issues, and planning user testing. The article references two systematic reviews from 2025, which summarize findings from 17 academic papers that primarily utilized surveys, interviews, and focus groups to gather insights from UX and HCI practitioners. The advantages of using AI in UX design are accompanied by notable drawbacks. On the positive side, AI can enhance efficiency by generating design variations, helping designers overcome the intimidating "blank page" problem. It also promotes collaboration by clarifying ideas for stakeholders. However, some designers report feeling like they are merely commissioning work rather than engaging in the creative process. This can lead to a diminished sense of ownership over the designs produced with AI assistance. The research indicates that while AI tools can empower UX designers, they also come with risks. Balancing AI's capabilities with mindful integration into design processes is crucial. As technology improves, some challenges may resolve themselves, but effective use of AI will still depend on the designer's skills and approach to collaboration. The findings call for a careful consideration of how AI can best serve designers and their creative processes.