Depends on the perspective. It's better for consumers and hobbyists. Almost certainly worse for anyone who wants to create a product to sell.

Its never been a skill gate-kept within a secret society or expensive university course. It was always available for free to anyone who put in a little effort.

The effort and skill required is what enables a profit margin to exist for a business. Consider dropshipping: it's almost impossible to create a business around that long-term because it'll be copied and undercut within days.