> But, it sounds absolutely dystopian to tie performance metrics or changing the project planning process to be AI-centric.

I don't think you can justify the use of "AI-centric" based on his letter. Maybe it's just a projection of fears? But nothing you quoted suggests 50% is more likely than 5%.

It's interesting that you single out developers. Why? Certainly that doesn't seem to be Tobi's primary concern.