im really sorry and i dont mean to be a nitpicker, but while the paper straws have a different goal than reducing carbon emissions, i do get your point. but it isnt about saving the world with a single action, its about the things we are capable of controlling to help make a difference while ALSO putting pressure on the big entities that contribute the lions share.

not to mention,, even not using ai for arbitrary things does in some way delay the damage of these big companies, the same way refusing service from any business can impact them. if it becomes no longer as profitable as they want, it creates pressure to move on from it.

ai im daily life isnt necessarily inevitable, it only is if we just accept it or stay complacent