It’s Not Just the College Kids

An essay challenges Sam Altman’s age-based view of ChatGPT usage, arguing the real divide is not generation but how people use AI.

Survey and research evidence suggest experienced professionals are among the heaviest AI users, with low trust, high control, and more sophisticated workflows.

The author illustrates this with Nexus, a private AI system used for logging, reasoning, and software development—not just chat.

The piece argues AI should be designed as programmable infrastructure, with stronger privacy, agents, and local control, especially for advanced users.