Yes, there are several AI tools I have chosen not to use. The main reasons are ethics and data security. Even if I can’t always know exactly how my data is used, I still want enough transparency to make an informed choice. I want clear information about what happens to my inputs, how long they are stored, and whether they are shared with third parties. Without that level of openness, it’s hard to make an informed decision, and I prefer to be cautious. The second reason is trust and ethics. I want to work with tools developed by companies that demonstrate integrity and responsibility. If the organization behind an AI system has a history of bias, questionable practices, or a strong agenda, that can easily influence the outputs. For example, if a provider prioritizes speed and profit over fairness and accuracy, the results may reflect those priorities in subtle but harmful ways. This is why I look at the provider’s credibility, values, and governance practices before adopting any tool.
Yes, especially when I have important work to do, I prefer to approach it on my own first. I try to put in the necessary effort to develop my ideas, think critically, and complete the task independently before seeking any external help. This process allows me to better understand what I am doing and to build my own knowledge and skills. Then, if I feel it is necessary, I turn to artificial intelligence as a complementary tool to review my work, check for possible mistakes, or provide additional support and clarification. I believe that working in this way helps me learn more effectively, strengthens my confidence in my own abilities, and prevents me from becoming too dependent on these technologies.
Yes, I try to moderate my use of it quite a lot. I usually turn to artificial intelligence when I am pressed for time or for tasks that do not require much reflection or introspection. However, whenever possible, I try to make sure that the work is my own, entirely of my own authorship. This approach helps me maintain my personal effort and learning process, ensuring that I continue developing my skills. In the end, I am also aware of the implications and risks of overusing these tools. It really does feel like the more you rely on AI for everything, the less you push yourself, and in the long run, that can take a toll. Put more directly, excessive use can make you somewhat dependent on it and may even lead to the gradual loss of important skills. That is why I believe it is essential to strike a balance—using AI as a support when necessary, but not allowing it to replace your own thinking, creativity, and effort.
Yes – for personal emails and messages. Not primarily because you recognize AI texts, but because I don't want real human relationships to be formulated by a machine. If someone writes something personal, they deserve a real response from me – with my words, my voice, my rhythm. AI is a foreign body for me.
In general, I try to keep the AI usage to well defined, small, narrow-scoped tasks. When I know that there is an engineering decision to be made, born out of experience and a broader scope of the context, I will always rely on my brain, as I don’t trust the models to be able to grasp the full scope of the work or ponder enough on future consequences.
When I give interviews, I want to be more authentic, use my natural way of speaking, and just be myself. That’s when I avoid AI.I also avoid AI for tasks where I know it won’t be helpful, such as reading and responding to chats. I could tell an AI bot to read my chats and reply, but that would break the communication and mislead the person on the other end. I don’t think AI can handle my daily tasks on my behalf. Yes, there are systems that optimize communication by knowing my calendar, my emails, my projects, etc., but I believe their application is limited to specific contexts.
Yes, there have been many times that I've chosen not to use certain AI tools. There are hundreds or even more AI tools available nowadays, each of which is great for different purposes. What's common is that most of them have some free limits over which you have to pay and prices are in some cases quite high. Due to the cost I've sometimes decided not to use specific tools when I've determined the price isn't justified.
Yes, and that's what makes the information reliable.
In the last 24 hours, algorithms have supported me in multiple small but important ways, often without me noticing at first. For example, when I checked social media, the content I saw was already filtered and prioritized based on my interests and behavior. This saved me time and helped me focus on relevant information. In my professional work, AI played a key role in researching destinations, doing quick and efficient analysis of data, and preparing presentations. It also helped me summarize tasks and provided practical suggestions that improved my decision-making and productivity. When I used maps or checked traffic conditions, algorithms optimized my route in real time. Even email filtering and spam detection quietly improved my workflow by organizing information and reducing noise. What is interesting is that most of these interactions feel natural and almost invisible. We don’t actively think about the algorithms, but they shape many of our daily decisions and significantly increase our efficiency.