I cancelled my AI subscriptions because I am worried about catastrophic risks

In a post on LessWrong, a user named TheManxLoiner says they've cancelled their paid AI subscriptions with Anthropic and Google, citing concerns that advanced AI could cause global catastrophes. The author, who spent roughly two hundred pounds a year on each service, says they'll continue using free tiers but want to be more deliberate about AI use. They acknowledge the cancellation won't change the companies' actions, but call it a personal redline that feels consistent with their beliefs. The post encourages others worried about catastrophic risks to consider similar steps, while noting the author's circumstances made the decision easier.

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