I started reading. Now my phone is primarily for reading, writing, checking on notifications, and occasionally browsing Lemmy.

You could argue I just got addicted to reading instead, but I guess at least it’s benefiting my imagination and lexicon. I’m also planning my own novel now, too.

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/03/260321012709.htm

AI has uses in the medical, scientific, and disabled communities. I’ve seen it helping blind people with shopping, with Google glasses or whatever reporting what they’ve picked up and describing it to them. It can also identify/predict cancer tissue early.

Generative AI is peak laziness and the death of human creativity. Using AI for companionship has a nasty effect on mental health.

AI should have only ever been an assistant in medical/scientific research in my opinion, simply because it’s so damaging to the environment, economy, and society.