Opinion: AI overload leaves creators questioning its purpose
The author reflects on the overwhelming pace of AI innovation and its impact on productivity and creativity. They describe the pressure to constantly adopt new tools, models, and agents, leading to burnout and a loss of focus on meaningful work. The piece critiques the trend of using AI for busywork, citing examples like managing social content or automating tasks without clear purpose, and…
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- Author questions whether AI tools like personal agents create more work than they solve
- Criticizes the trend of using AI for busywork, not meaningful or fun projects
- Proposes a 30-day experiment to use AI only for tasks that align with personal interest
The author shares personal struggles with starting but not finishing projects, and the temptation to use AI for tasks that don’t align with their interests or business goals. They propose a counter-movement: using AI intentionally for fun or interesting projects rather than for forced productivity. The piece also highlights specific AI developments, like Google’s new models Gemini 4 Carbon and Genie 4, and critiques the broader culture of AI optimization, suggesting a need for balance between efficiency and personal fulfillment.
Model pages: Gemini 4 Carbon → · Genie 4 →
AI is overwhelming and I’m doing it wrong
Ben's Bites · 29 October 2026
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