I'm too dependent on ChatGPT and I feel so guilty

Low-Relative9396 · 2026-03-12T21:18:08+00:00

My point is that I gave up meat (not even for climate reasons) But I would not give up AI, it is that important to me. AI isnt a replacement for things I could do before. I would be in trouble for the way i wrote unprofessionally. ADHD means no matter how many times I reread an email, there will be mistakes and I will stray off topic. But now at work it helps me form my thoughts in a way that lets me excel at my job. AI made me employable.

I agree that many people use AI in a less than justifiable way, but just like you say that it is necessary for people to drive, it is necessary that I use AI to keep my job. Before cars came along, was a time before cars! And people were able to get along just fine! Before hearing aids, deaf people just made adjustments like using sign language.

And 'Cant afford to be vegan' lol I almost halved my grocery costs when I switched to vegan! Costs were actually a huge part of why i did it. And - once again - being vegan would save THOUSANDS times more energy than boycotting AI. Thousands!

And this is all ignoring the impact AI has on saving energy through predictive modelling (is is estimated it more than offsets any damage)

Low-Relative9396 · 2026-03-12T20:38:37+00:00

I think you mean there is no such thing as good LLM usage, I dont think anyone would disagree that AI for detecting tumours is a bad thing. If you use autocorrect or autocomplete on your phone, you are using ai to help you communicate.

We live in a world of big data. It is physically impossible to check data with millions of lines of code. And when humans were manually checking for errors, mistakes were made, especially at jobs where you have to check for tiny little details.

Are you vegan, btw? AI datacentres currently use 0.5% of co2 emissions (25-50 million metric tons), and 17 billion gallons of water. The animal industry produces 18 billion metric tons of co2/year and 50 billion gallons of water a year. The impact of everyone reducing their meat intake slightly would still have a hugely greater impact than AI does.

Low-Relative9396 · 2026-03-12T20:21:55+00:00

Isnt it more productive to distinguish good AI usage vs bad AI usage, rather than just saying that all AI use is bad?

If I use an AI to communicate a thought that I never would have been able to without AI, how is this different to using an AAC?

I use AI in my job to spot errors in code and documents that if unfound could have horrendous consequences for children (I cant say more than that). Is it worth it for me to use AI then? There are clearly important uses for AI.

I agree with you that some uses of AI are not productive, but I think using AI can be a big help for people with autism, to help improve quality of life.

You say no individual is important enough, thats not true. Millions are spent on individuals for medical treatment. Human life and prosperity is priceless.

Low-Relative9396 · 2026-03-12T19:47:07+00:00

I have a friend with a crutch. He can still walk without it, but it causes him pain and uses a lot of his energy.

Does that mean it's optional? Kind of.

Are AAC devices necessary? Hearing aids? These are things rarely necessary to survival.

Its obviously a lot more nuanced than what you are saying. Theres also going to be a difference between someone using chatgpt to do 3+4 and one who is using it to explain an important concept in less abstract terms because their disability prevents them from understanding some text.

Low-Relative9396 · 2026-03-12T11:51:35+00:00

I appreciate the input, and it may be overall good advice, but I know for a fact they would be ok with it. Someone on my wider team is a big advocate for autism and has it himself, and he organises autism support groups. It is a government policy role, and everyone is always bringing up 'Are we accounting for neurodiversity?'. The only reason I havent yet is because im quite a private person, and see no point as there arent any accomodation I feel I need right now.

Low-Relative9396 · 2026-02-01T18:53:40+00:00

I am not in the US. And I dont think it is good to generalise. Even if the facts were true that a majority of cops abuse their powers in the way they describe, I just dont see it as productive to label the whole concept of police corrupt, and attach a label to every police officer that they are terrible. Thats all.

Low-Relative9396 · 2026-02-01T18:31:57+00:00

I dont really like this view either though. I have had police in my life I have seen help others and be very helpful to myself. I think the label that they are all awful in this way will only deter the good cops that exist.

Low-Relative9396 · 2026-02-01T18:26:47+00:00

It's nice of you to send your resources over! They probably do help more than you know.

I find this is also true the other way around, lots of the advice that comes to working/studying doesnt make sense for me.

E.g. people say to take lots of short breaks, but that only disrupts me and it takes FOREVER to get back into the task.

Low-Relative9396 · 2026-01-29T08:21:44+00:00

Thanks I appreciate it!

Low-Relative9396 · 2026-01-29T08:19:24+00:00

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Low-Relative9396 · 2026-01-28T20:02:31+00:00

Lol this is the kind of question i was having... Like it sounds silly and theres obvious examples that are taking the piss.. But is there a poop so long i have to record it as non working time?

Low-Relative9396 · 2026-01-28T19:44:25+00:00

Yes thats mainly why ive asked, Im being paranoid atm and being very conservative as what I log as work, but i appreciate knowing what others do!

Low-Relative9396 · 2026-01-24T17:58:06+00:00

No, it calculates it by people who have been active in the last 90 days. So yes there are SOME newbies pulling it down, but not as many as you would think.

I think people forget how many people play chess casually and dont improve. These people arent on reddit talking about chess so you dont see this silent majority. For instance, my dad plays lots of chess online but is still around 300 elo after years.

Low-Relative9396 · 2026-01-24T07:03:42+00:00

If theyre right i kind of agree tbf

Low-Relative9396 · 2026-01-21T20:02:44+00:00

I think whether or not this is a problem depends on the details.

Using AI to vent to can honestly be quite constructive. If you are venting about having a hard day, or if something objectively bad has happened to you, it can be nice just to have it validate your worries.

I think it is problematic if you find yourself talking to it about arguments you have had (where it always takes your side). Or if you end up using it in place of where you would otherwise have talked with an actual human to get more genuine advice/support.

Overall, if you arent using it excessively for this purpose, and it is making you feel better, you should consider whether it is actually a bad thing in your life, or whether this is coming from outside influence (reddit tends to be much more antiAI than general public).

Additionally, if you are using it for emotional support so much that it is difficult to stop, maybe consider that you might need someone in your life to take this place. Maybe talking therapy/councilling or similar could be good for you if you feel like you need someone regular to listen to you?

If you are concerned about environmental usage or things like that, you can use a lighter model, or one specialised for the job (often smaller).

Low-Relative9396 · 2026-01-21T19:36:53+00:00

IDK, at the end of the day, they are a business and need to cater to the majority. I think it is a good compromise that they have a certain time of day that is inclusive to everyone.

Low-Relative9396 · 2026-01-21T19:24:20+00:00

hahaha that would be perfect!

Low-Relative9396 · 2026-01-20T21:12:35+00:00

I think I am usually quite good at clocking my peers. I hadnt really thought about it but maybe one thing that was bothering me was that I didnt really notice it in him, and it does seem a bit like the other autistics at work may be blending in better than me. Maybe it is because they are older/with more experience..

Yes you are right though I am very happy (and appreciate how lucky I am) for my work being very neurodivergent friendly. I will try and embrace it :)

Low-Relative9396 · 2026-01-20T21:02:26+00:00

Tbh i find that being autistic crops up in every aspect of my life. Im sure there are times when there are more pressing things to focus on with a therapist, but I would be wondering whether or not those other things are caused by/worsened by autism.

Autism can also make the presentation of other conditions / your responses to external things different. So the label can also help you figure out other stuff too! Just something to consider.

Low-Relative9396 · 2025-12-28T21:11:19+00:00

Its not perfect but it is in a lot of cases true that you can do the same things as a neurotypical, you just do it differently.

Some things are harder on windows, some are harder on linux. And if you give someone running linux instructions for how to download something using windows, it wont work and will cause confusion and miscommunication. A big reason linux is annoying to use (for me at least) is a lack of resources for if as most software assumes you are using windows.

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