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Generative AI Vegetarianism: The Case for Consciously Opting Out — 40 Points, 54 Comments on HN
Government technologist Sean Boots coined 'generative AI vegetarianism' — deliberately avoiding AI tools (disabling Copilot, Gemini, Apple Intelligence) as a values-driven choice analogous to dietary vegetarianism. Despite only 40 points, the 54-comment thread signals deep practitioner engagement with the counter-narrative. The essay argues the environmental, labor, and accuracy costs of generative AI justify active non-adoption in many government and personal contexts.
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