2025
#NO AI DECEMBER
Give yourself time to self-reflect and evaluate your relationship with AI technology.
STARTS IN 28 DAYS
In a world saturated with generative AI, where chatbots write essays and algorithms filter our every choice, we need to pause and ask: What does it mean to think, to create, and to connect without machines?
What is No-AI December?
“No-AI December” is a global movement inviting people to take a mindful break from using AI tools for one month each year. It’s not anti-AI—it’s a reflective practice. By intentionally stepping away from these technologies, we allow ourselves to re-evaluate how we engage with them, rekindle our own creativity, and reduce our digital carbon footprint.
How does it work exactly?
During December, participants pledge to step back from AI assistants, generators, and tools, instead relying on their own capabilities and human collaboration. This includes common AI tools like ChatGPT, Claude, Midjourney, Copilot, and the thousands of other tools coming out everyday.
What are the rules?
There is only one rule 👉 NO AI tools during December. The focus should be on using your RI (Real Intelligence) instead.
Why should I participate?
Great question! You'll experience the old days before generative AI, appreciate AI more in the new year, talk to more humans, and receive a cool badge. Plus, you'll rediscover human creativity and problem-solving, build awareness about AI dependence, strengthen core professional skills, and foster meaningful human connections.
This sounds interesting! How do I get started?
Perfect! You can start by making a personal pledge to participate. The initiative includes daily journaling prompts, community support forums, and resources to help you work without AI. You can also join Discord community for support and connect with others taking the challenge. Remember, it's all about exploring what it means to create, think, and collaborate in purely human ways!
FAQ
If I already don't use AI, can I still sign up?
Absolutely, we encourage you to join as your experience is incredibly valuable for others who are new to working without AI. By participating, you can help guide the community and show your support for human creativity, all while getting your own participant badge
What if I'm required to use AI?
In this case if you can try to not use any AI in non-work related activities and still participate in No-AI December challenge.
AI is integrated almost in every product now. What to do?
Avoid generative tools where primary interface is chat. You can't avoid all AI tools.
Be Part of the Story of Our AI-Free Month
This December, we're not just abstaining from AI—we're studying what happens when we do.
Register your interest to be the first to know when the challenge launches and get an exclusive invitation to join our landmark study. Your experience will provide crucial insights into human creativity, focus, and our relationship with technology.
Want to read more?
Read more about No-AI December experiences and reflections.
The Downsides of Using AI: Why I Took a Monthlong Break
Using AI became second nature for this educator, but he saw downsides as well. A month without the tools gave him a chance to recalibrate.
A Month Without AI by James Bedford
A unique interview conducted by Spomocník with James Bedford, co-founder of the NoAI December initiative, which you are also welcome to join.