Do AI coding tools help with imposter syndrome or make it worse?

AI coding tools like Copilot and Cursor present a double-edged sword for developer confidence. While they can lower barriers to entry, provide instant feedback, and encourage experimentation, they can also create an illusion of expertise and lead to over-reliance without deep understanding. The key is using AI as a thought partner rather than a crutch, building in learning time without AI assistance, and having leadership model healthy usage patterns that focus on code quality and maintainability rather than AI-inflated velocity.