I undertook a short, generative AI detox. It helped me reinforce that while LLMs aren’t indispensable, I don’t mind using them for boring work. I am, however, going to militantly avoid generative AI in activities that I consider to be my superpowers.

No company needs a “head of culture” until they need one.

To counter the addictive effect of LLMs, I’m embarking on a one-week generative AI detox.

Don’t trust the clammy scam artists who tell you AI is moving too fast for you to think straight about this technology. LLMs may well be cool, but most gains are coming from fine-tuning and post-training. Feel free to slow down and make well-considered moves for yourself and your business.

I’m a nature photographer who earns his living from tech. Sometimes I win. Often, I lose. Photography has taught be to be even-keeled in the face of disappointment.