Earlier quoted context omitted.
Not even saying you are wrong, but the linked article does not appear to support your premise that AI was related to this decision at all. Is there further evidence you have that specifically relates to the specific decision of this particular dev to step down from Arch? As you yourself say, being a maintainer is a big commitment, one that many people naturally tire of as their interests, goals and other life needs c…
Phoronix has some more info, AI isn't mentioned: https://www.phoronix.com/news/Arch-Linux-Foxboron
What supplemental information is there ? I did not read much more than in the linked article.