I think it is easy to give that advice if you are somehow shielded from the reality of the market right now.
Which companies can you point to with openings on their careers page that specifically mention "no AI" or don't mention AI as part of the toolchain/expectations?
You are 100% correct. And I can't understand why some company would want someone who never used AI. What's the advantage? Honestly, it sounds like wishful thinking.