To be utterly sick of AI already | Mumsnet
Logged on to my work email this morning to find that Google have added an AI assistant called Gemini, which pops up like a dependent puppy at every turn. It's monumentally annoying and, as far as I can see, completely useless. I contacted our IT dept and it turns out Google are charging us an extra £2 per month per user for this total waste of electricity, with no option to opt out. What's more, individual users don't have the option to switch it off, it's a global setting for the company account.
Meanwhile every online space has been invaded by AI bots, search results are polluted by pointless AI summaries, and our creative industries are being annihilated by generative AI slop. We were told AI would make our lives better, but so far the net effect is almost entirely negative as far as I can see. Am I being unreasonable to hate it and wish it would go away?
The Impact of AI on Daily Lives
It's the images I hate the most. Everyone is using them and I find them so grotesque. 
I don't mind AI summaries on a Google search really, but I don't trust it either because I can't assess where the information has been pulled from. AI seems highly artificial but not that intelligent.
Concerns and Frustrations
People are being encouraged to believe that LLMs actually “know” things and can “understand” questions, when all they really are is a souped-up predictive text. 
It’s dangerous. There are some interesting use cases for LLMs, as well as for other “AI” technologies, but they shouldn’t be used unless they have a demonstrable benefit in specific situations which is greater than the environmental harm they cause.
The Rise of AI in Different Industries
AI is becoming increasingly unpopular, and nobody wants to live in a dystopian hellscape where we never have to read, write, think, or communicate with anyone ever again. 
Businesses are realizing and appreciating the value of human-written content over AI-generated text. AI assistants are compared to the next-gen irritating animated paperclip, and the general sentiment seems to be one of weariness and dislike towards AI.
AI in Action
Gemini, the AI assistant from Google, is both loved and hated by users. While some find it incredibly useful for writing various content and saving time, others see it as a nuisance. The debate continues on whether AI is a helpful tool or a destructive force in our lives. 
Final Thoughts
AI has its pros and cons, with users experiencing both the benefits and drawbacks of integrating AI into daily tasks. As technology continues to advance, the role of AI in our lives will likely continue to evolve, for better or for worse.
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