Steve Wozniak has expressed strong reservations about artificial intelligence (AI), saying he is often “disappointed” by the technology and rarely uses it.
Speaking in a recent CNN interview, Wozniak said that while he has experimented with AI tools, his experience has been underwhelming. He noted that AI-generated responses often feel “too dry and too perfect,” lacking the emotional depth and human nuance he values.
“I don’t use AI much at all,” Wozniak said, adding that when he does engage with it, the results frequently fall short of expectations. Reports suggest that he finds AI outputs overly polished yet missing the essence of human storytelling and intent.
Wozniak also raised concerns about AI’s ability to truly understand human context. While AI systems can generate detailed responses, he believes they often miss the core intent of a question, producing answers that are technically correct but not meaningfully relevant.
The Apple co-founder further stated that he sees “no sign” that AI can replace humans, pointing to the absence of key human qualities such as emotion, empathy, and lived experience. He emphasised that understanding human behaviour requires more than data processing, it requires having “lived a human life,” a capability current AI systems do not possess.
Wozniak’s comments come at a time when artificial intelligence is rapidly expanding across industries, with major tech companies integrating AI into everyday products and services. However, his views stand in contrast to the broader industry optimism, as he continues to question both the reliability and emotional intelligence of current AI systems.
He also highlights his concern about increasing dependence on AI, suggesting that over-reliance could diminish the value of human thinking and creativity.
Despite acknowledging that AI may evolve over time, Wozniak remains sceptical about its ability to replicate the complexity of the human mind. For now, he appears to favour human-generated ideas and interactions, arguing that they carry a depth and authenticity that AI has yet to achieve.
