Different strokes for different folks. One of our problems is that we tend to abuse things. It's sad really.
Like you said, we all have to put in the work to be better. I have started a one-post-a-day challenge for myself for the month of March so that I write everyday, alongside other practices.
Hive is a tool, AI is another, abusing them will get you nowhere and indeed....who are they trying to fool?