"It's Making Us Stupid": We Spoke with Young Spaniards Who Consciously Refuse to Use AI

A small but visible group of young Spaniards is deliberately avoiding or limiting AI use.

Their concerns center on weakened critical thinking, lack of authenticity, environmental costs, and Big Tech power.

Experts say this stance is still minority but appears among ecologist, degrowth, student, and some professional profiles.

The trend reflects a growing youth backlash to AI and a wider debate over creativity, jobs, and sustainability.