How do I get people to not use AI anymore? Do you use AI?

That’s a bit of a tricky one - it’s important to recognise what’s within your control and what isn’t. You can’t really dictate how other people choose to use AI and trying to do that will probably just leave you feeling frustrated. But what is in your control is how you respond to it and the choices you make yourself.

There are definitely some valid concerns around AI, like the environmental impact (such as high energy and water use), as well as how it can affect things like critical thinking and memory if it’s overused. It’s good to be aware of these and to think about them, especially if they matter to you personally.

At the end of the day though, the most positive thing you can do is to share what you’ve learned with your friends and have open conversations, rather than trying to control their choices. And then just focus on doing your own part - like being mindful about how often you use AI - if that aligns with your values. That way, you’re still making a difference in a way that feels healthy and realistic.

Also just to be transparent, all of our answers are written by humans, but Māmā Ruru does use a small amount of AI to help smooth things out and keep everything clear and in a consistent tone.