The Digital Press

A writer shares frustration about AI features being forcibly integrated into software and services without user consent, arguing that most people neither want nor willingly pay for AI. They warn this "force-feeding" of AI resembles spam and could lead to a future dominated by unreliable AI in essential human interactions.

Why it matters: AI is being bundled into everyday products without opt-in, diminishing user choice and inflating prices.

The big picture: Unlike past innovations embraced by the public, AI faces widespread distrust, forcing companies to hide losses by embedding it forcefully.

The stakes: AI's unchecked spread risks replacing human interaction in critical services before the technology is reliable, potentially harming users.

Commenters say: Readers echo concerns about lack of choice and quality, note alternatives exist, debate AI’s actual usefulness, and discuss investor-driven AI hype.