I don't think less of people who smoke pot or drink or even have a bump of the coc now and again, but I start to think less of them when that stuff defines them and when it starts ruining their life. Then I look at them with pity.
People who are using AI as a tool to get started, get unstuck, or learn something--bravo! People who are using AI at every turn to avoid doing the work meant to teach them something--shame!