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Definitions by chaos2232

Definition (short): AI drift is the gradual erosion of human abilities as AI takes on more of our daily lives.

Definition (long): AI drift is the gradual erosion of human abilities as AI takes on more of our daily lives. As we rely on it to think, communicate, create, and act for us, we start losing the skills, relationships, and sense of meaning that come from doing those things ourselves.
“He used to plan all of our trips on his own, but now he only asks AI. It’s like he forgot how to do it on his own. It’s big time AI Drift.”

“First time I really felt AI Drift was when I realized I was talking to a chatbot more than my best friend.”

“I can’t come up with ideas on my own anymore without asking AI. This AI Drift sucks.”

“I was at work and couldn’t even figure out how to start writing this email. AI Drift got me.”

1: “He didn’t want to talk to his therapist about it, but he was willing to tell his AI.” 2: “Man, that AI Drift is crazy.”

“I used to know how to write an apology text to my girlfriend, but now I can’t do it without a chatbot’s help. Thanks, AI Drift.”
AI Drift by chaos2232 August 26, 2026