AI serves to elevate the baseline of knowledge work by personalizing learning experiences and making information more accessible, yet mastery in complex fields remains challenging due to limitations in AI training data. While AI enhances productivity for some users, particularly in software development, its impact varies across different sectors, with creative professions facing significant hurdles due to the need for novelty and competition. Ultimately, the effects of AI are unevenly distributed, leading to diverse perceptions of its value and utility.