Sometimes, AI features work well.

Often, it just results in junk output (at least for now) and a privacy nightmare.

Here’s how Linux can help you escape the AI apocalypse.

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For example:

This effort to add AI to everything isn’t stopping, despite users' trepidation.

That means generative AI needs a constant stream of new information to work with to stay up-to-date.

When you interact with an AI, it records your input.

The main page of the Homepage homelab dashboard with services running on it.

The answer is pretty short.

Take control of your computing experience by switching to Linux, the 100% free, open-source operating system.

If you do want to use AI-enabled tools, you canchooseto, not beforcedto.

Tux mascot jumping from Windows to Linux.

But at least your PC can be your own, private, AI free oasis.

The Linux mascot, Tux, wearing sunglasses against a Matrix-style background.

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The Kubuntu Focus Ir16 Gen 2 laptop open on a desk in front of speakers and a headset.

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