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Some People Hate AI — Here’s Why

In a recent conversation, someone said they hate AI. Not that they’re unsure about it — they hate what it represents, which is essentially the future, automated.

At first, it sounded extreme. But a recent BBC article profiled professionals actively opting out and raised some valid points.

Here are five of their top arguments, each with a response. Not to dismiss the resistance, but to understand what’s driving it — and offer a different perspective.

1. This Doesn’t Feel Human Anymore

💡 AI makes space for better human work
AI doesn’t have to replace creativity, in fact it can create space for it. Most creative work starts with getting the bad version out of the way. AI just gets you there faster so you can spend more time on value only you can create.

Rejecting AI won’t make the work more noble. Just slower.

2. My Work Relies on Human Connection

🤝 AI handles admin tasks so humans can connect
Not every part of a connection-driven business is connection. If AI can handle the repetitive admin work like reminder emails, scheduling, check-ins, then it gives humans more time to do what we do best.

3. We’re Melting the Planet One Prompt at a Time

Does AI compute demand outpace its practical value — especially when it’s used for trivial outputs (like saying “thank you” to your bot)?

⚖️ All technological advancements start out with inefficiencies
AI isn’t uniquely destructive and it might even optimize energy use long-term. What matters is how quickly the infrastructure evolves and whether the energy use leads to proportional value. If AI is deployed to accelerate medical research, climate modeling, or global education, who can argue that it’s not worth the cost?

4. I Don’t Want to Outsource My Thinking

🧠 Let AI clear the clutter, not make the decisions
Tech doesn’t reduce our abilities — it boosts efficiency. Using a calculator to find square roots doesn’t make you lazy, it just saves you a ton of time and lets you focus on the application of the result. A CEO doesn’t spend their day organizing their meetings—and neither should you.

5. It Doesn’t Solve a Real Problem for Me

For many, the issue isn’t moral or philosophical, it’s practical. If AI doesn’t directly improve their work, it feels like unnecessary noise.

🚀 Use cases evolve — and they will find you
Most people shift their mindset the moment AI saves them time, improves results, or makes them look better at their job. And honestly, if you haven’t found a use case then you’re probably not looking hard enough.

You Can Resist AI — Just Not Escape It

Not surprisingly, AI resistance doesn’t come from a single place. It’s a fear of:

• work losing its human touch

• frustration at not seeing the immediate value-add

• discomfort with a technology that’s still finding its footing, even as it advances rapidly

But resistance tends to get loudest right when change becomes unavoidable. As a professor in AI ethics put it: the window to opt out has already closed.

Like it or not, AI’s already in your pocket
Hate AI all you want — but if you’re texting with autocorrect, navigating with Google Maps, or bingeing Netflix’s “Top Picks for You,” your life is already powered by it.

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If you haven’t heard of ElevenLabs, they create incredibly realistic AI voices — even yours. All you have to do is upload a 1–2 minute voice clip and your tone, pitch, cadence, and accent are analyzed to build a high-fidelity AI replica of your voice.

Here are a few ways to make it work for you or just have a ton of fun:

• Clone Your Voice: Instantly create a digital version of your own voice to use in videos, podcasts, or presentations.

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• Go global with your voice: Translate content into 30+ languages—still using your voice.

• Create Voices for Characters or Loved Ones: Make custom voices for games or animations to bring your characters to life, or even preserve a real person’s voice (like for ALS patients).

• Turn Text into Speech: Convert blogs, scripts, or any written content into clean, studio-quality audio with a variety of voices/accents to choose from—no recording needed.

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Heard in the Server Room

Apple Looks To AI Search, Software Development To Catch Up

Apple’s playing catch-up in AI—and making some bold moves in the process. In a federal antitrust trial, Apple Services chief Eddy Cue said AI-powered search engines like OpenAI, Perplexity, and Anthropic could soon be added to Safari, casting doubt on Apple’s current $20B+ deal to keep Google as the default. At the same time, Apple is adding Anthropic’s Claude AI to Xcode, enabling developers to code in plain English (aka vibe code)—a direct challenge to GitHub Copilot. Together, the moves signal Apple’s not-so-quiet push to break its Google habit and stake a claim in the generative AI race.

OpenAI Poaches Instacart CEO

Instacart CEO Fidji Simo is trading grocery runs for GitHub, stepping down to become OpenAI’s chief of applications, reporting directly to Sam Altman. The move comes just days after OpenAI scrapped a plan to convert to a for-profit entity that would have given Altman more control. Simo, who led Instacart through its IPO and steered it to profitability, will remain Chair as the company promotes a new CEO from within. Simo brings serious consumer tech credentials to OpenAI, having previously run Facebook and served on Shopify’s board.

Chips Ahoy: Trump Sinks AI Export Rule, Nvidia Sets Sail

The Trump administration is scrapping the “AI Diffusion Rule,” a set of chip export restrictions set to kick in next week, and chipmakers are thrilled! The rule, drafted in the final days of the Biden era, would’ve limited AI chip sales abroad and divided countries into restrictive tiers. Nvidia and AMD pushed back hard, warning it would stifle innovation and hurt U.S. competitiveness. Now, the Commerce Department says a simpler, pro-innovation rule is on the way—Nvidia called it a “once-in-a-generation” chance to lead the AI race.

Mark Zuckerberg Wants To Normalize AI Friendships

Mark Zuckerberg is betting big on a future where AI isn’t just useful—it’s personal. AI will feel less like a robot and more like someone you’d talk to normally.

In a recent run of podcasts and public talks, the Meta CEO laid out his vision: AI companions will soon outnumber human friends, stepping in as therapists, customer service reps, and even close confidants.

He argues that most people want deeper relationships than they currently have, and AI can help bridge the gap. Meta’s chatbot, Meta AI, is already built into Instagram, Facebook, smart glasses, and its own app, with nearly a billion people using the chatbot each month.

The Pushback

Naturally, not everyone is sold. Critics argue that Meta helped create the loneliness epidemic it’s now claiming to solve.

“It’s the arsonist returning as the fireman,” says a former Instagram exec.

Still, some experts say AI has real potential for people with limited options. For those people, “it’s chatbot versus nothing.” And that might be enough for Zuckerberg’s bet to pay off.