224

I will either starve or use AI (lemmy.zip)

submitted 3 days ago by ducktumn@lemmy.zip to c/fuck_ai@lemmy.world

73 comments fedilink hide all child comments

There is no in between.

For context I am a senior computer engineering student. I did some internships and talked with many people from big companies. And the thing I realized is I can't avoid AI anymore.

It's physically impossible. I resisted for years but every single fucking place is forcing it nowadays. Internships, jobs, any competitions and even my damn professors at uni.

I have yet to meet a single person in real life that does not use AI extensively. No one cares. No one thinks it might be wrong to fuck up so many things for so little (sometimes none) gain.

So I'm at a loss nowadays. I have zero motivation to do anything. I applied for masters but who can guarantee it will be any different? I will either have to use AI like any slop-coder out there or just starve. Even though I'm a hardware guy. I dont even want to think about software devs.

Fuck every single tech CEO. Fuck every single capitalist. So many people complained about the previous generation because of what they left us. But what are we doing now? Are we any better?

Sorry for unorganized and sloppy writing. Just had to dump this somewhere. Have a nice day everyone.

you are viewing a single comment's thread
view the rest of the comments

[-] TootSweet@lemmy.world 28 points 2 days ago

A lot of folks are saying they wouldn't use Gen-AI even if they have to starve. Don't listen to them. It's better to hate your job and have your basic needs met than to be literally housing/food insecure. If there's blame to be doled (and there is blame to be doled), it's on your boss, his boss, Sam Fucking Altman, and all them. Don't feel bad about taking care of yourself however you need to, even if it means using and making slop. I don't envy you having to make that choice (and I may be in the same position soon), but don't feel bad about making it.

Meanwhile, others who have said the bubble will burst in time are absolutely correct. If you do have to have a job that requires Gen-AI usage, understand it's just to have a paycheck while you wait out the bubble.

None of the above is to say you're overreacting. This is beyond fucked and you have every right to be super pissed. I hope things work out as well as can be expected for you.

[-] banter6888@lemmy.zip 18 points 2 days ago

You're not wrong, but having a job you hate is a horrible way to spend half or more of your waking hours. If you have to do that, find some productive and healthy outlet that sparks joy in the balance of your day. No telling when the bubble will burst, hope for sooner, but plan for later.

[-] Azzu@leminal.space 3 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago)

There's that possibility, and it's reasonable, but if everyone did not use AI and rather starved, then we definitely wouldn't have AI, so that's reasonable too

this post was submitted on 03 Nov 2026

224 points (95.2% liked)

Fuck AI

8710 readers

1583 users here now

"We did it, Patrick! We made a technological breakthrough!"

A place for all those who loathe AI to discuss things, post articles, and ridicule the AI hype. Proud supporter of working people. And proud booer of SXSW 2024.

AI, in this case, refers to LLMs, GPT technology, and anything listed as "AI" meant to increase market valuations.

Rules:

Relevant posts only.
No bigotry.
No misinformation.
No NSFW/NSFL content without being labeled NSFW or being in an appropriately-labeled spoiler tag.
This isn't a place to talk about the cons and (supposed) pros of AI for different use cases. This is /c/fuck_ai .
Especially no AI advocacy.
No AI-generated content. If you want to post examples of AI failing hillariously, there are other communities for that like !ArtificialIgnorance@lemmy.ca .
Venting is part of the purpose of this community, but don't aim frustration or accusations at other users.
These rules are a living document that may change in the future.

You can help the mod team by making your reports detailed.

Effective reports: