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Gen Z user quits AI tools, seeks return to manual processes

By PulseAugur Editorial · [3 sources] ·

A Gen Z individual expresses frustration with their reliance on AI tools, finding it difficult to revert to pre-AI methods. They feel disgusted by how AI automates tasks and are actively trying to reduce their AI usage. This includes uninstalling AI apps like ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude, while keeping Mistral and Lumo to support European companies. To re-engage with manual processes, they have purchased an e-ink e-reader and plan to develop a Pygame project, seeking advice on paper-based coding methods. AI

IMPACT Highlights a user's desire to reduce reliance on AI, indicating potential shifts in user behavior and demand for non-AI alternatives.

RANK_REASON User expresses personal opinion and experience with AI tools.

Read on Mastodon — fosstodon.org →

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Gen Z user quits AI tools, seeks return to manual processes

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COVERAGE [3]

  1. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    I try to limit my use of # AI as much as possible, but the truth is, it’s really hard to go back to the way things were before… Has it become a major pillar of

    I try to limit my use of # AI as much as possible, but the truth is, it’s really hard to go back to the way things were before… Has it become a major pillar of our society? Maybe. But I’m sick of feeling stupid and constantly asking an # LLM to do this or that for me, or to confi…

  2. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    The truth? I’m disgusted with myself and the way I work where # AI does everything for me. It’s really addictive. This year, I bought myself an # eink e-reader

    The truth? I’m disgusted with myself and the way I work where # AI does everything for me. It’s really addictive. This year, I bought myself an # eink e-reader (InkPad 4 for the curious), and I’ve been downloading books to learn new things or just discover stories. I want to deve…

  3. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    I signed up for a # Proton Unlimited subscription to little by little move away from Google (only YouTube remains, but can you really get rid of it?), Microsoft

    I signed up for a # Proton Unlimited subscription to little by little move away from Google (only YouTube remains, but can you really get rid of it?), Microsoft, Meta, etc. I deleted my Amazon account. I use Startpage as my search engine. In short, a large part of my online life …

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