From a DevOps perspective, this talk explores the impact of Generative AI (GenAI) on the field. Through several real-world examples, we will illustrate how GenAI currently falls short in fully replacing the day-to-day operations and maintenance tasks. Drawing from extensive hands-on experience, the session encourages the audience to not only use AI as a tool for knowledge acquisition, but also to focus on building true understanding. System operations involve countless scenarios and edge cases that still heavily rely on deep expertise and practical experience to identify root causes and solutions. Over-reliance on AI can lead to a decline in critical thinking, ultimately leaving individuals unprepared to deal with unfamiliar systems and environments.