Mon, 05 May 2025

Mon, 05 May 2025 The people refusing to use AI

Worried about the environment and the loss of skills, some people are resisting the rise of AI.

* Sabine Zetteler, owner of a London-based communications agency, says she refuses to use AI because it takes away the joy and love from her work as a founder.
* Florence Achery, owner of Yoga Retreats & More, also based in London, has vowed to stay away from AI due to its environmental impact.
* Sierra Hansen, who works in public affairs, is concerned that relying on AI for tasks like scheduling and writing is harming our ability to problem solve. However, some individuals have been forced to adopt AI due to pressure from their employers or fear of being left behind in their careers.
* Jackie Adams, a digital marketer, initially resisted using AI but eventually started using it after feeling pressure to cut her budget.
* James Brusseau, a philosophy professor, says that the moment to opt out of AI has already passed and that humans will increasingly rely on AI for decision-making.
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