The Digital Press

Some users and professionals are increasingly frustrated with AI features being forced into software by default, often with limited opt-out options. This has sparked a movement seeking truly AI-free tools and greater user control.

Why it matters: Users want software that respects their choice, not AI forced by default, impacting trust and privacy.

The big picture: AI integration is spreading rapidly, often without clear benefits, raising concerns about creativity, cognition, and performance.

The stakes: Forced AI features may compromise privacy, increase resource use, and degrade user experience without genuine demand.

Commenters say: Many resonate with frustration over hidden settings, privacy fears, and corporate push to frame resistance as anti-progress.