Retreating from the internet won't save human culture. AI companies pulp physical books for data. They mount cameras on cars and drones and delivery robots. They surveil from people's phones and watches and TVs and glasses and doorbells. Anything they can't scrape from the web, they'll scan IRL.

The better defense is a strong offense. Keep their costs high and their profits negative. Challenge every data center project. Push for our regulations, not theirs. Challenge them in court, and fund orgs that bring those challenges. Refuse to use AI products. Make sure a stink hangs over projects that do.

Most of all, support the people who make human culture.