I'm quitting AI

Getting Out of AI: A Personal Journey

Introduction to the Decision

• The speaker expresses a sense of surrealism about making the announcement that they are leaving the field of AI, feeling it has become pointless and misaligned with their true interests.

Reflections on Health and Anxiety

• The speaker shares a personal story about struggling with chronic health issues, specifically gastrointestinal problems, which were treated successfully.

• Post-treatment, the speaker experienced a significant reduction in anxiety and worry about the future, attributing this change to the gut-brain axis theory.

Shift in Focus from AI

• At the beginning of 2023, the speaker quit their corporate technology job due to feelings of pointlessness and lack of contribution.

• They express trust in humanity's ability to solve ongoing problems in AI, stating that many capable individuals are working on these challenges.

Embracing Writing as a Passion

• The speaker reveals their intention to focus on writing instead of pursuing financial gain or stability, indicating a desire for personal fulfillment over monetary success.

• They mention meeting their wife at a writing group and plan to dedicate themselves fully to writing projects moving forward.

Future Plans and Conclusion

• While contemplating deleting their current YouTube channel, they clarify that they will not be leaving YouTube entirely as they have another channel focused on writing.