Not ready to QuitGPT? I tried this new tool that slows ChatGPT on purpose — and it says a lot about AI backlash

Not ready to QuitGPT? I tried this new tool that slows ChatGPT on purpose — and it says a lot about AI backlash

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A new tool called “Slow LLM” intentionally slows ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini to a crawl — here’s how it works and why it’s sparking debate about AI dependence.

(Image credit: Future) Copy link Facebook X Reddit Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Sign up to get the BEST of Tom's Guide direct to your inbox. Here at Tom’s Guide our expert editors are committed to bringing you the best news, reviews and guides to help you stay informed and ahead of the curve! Become a Member in Seconds Unlock instant access to exclusive member features. Contact me with news and offers from other Future brands Receive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors By submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over. You are now subscribed Your newsletter sign-up was successful Want to add more newsletters? Join the club Get full access to premium articles, exclusive features and a growing list of member rewards. Explore An account already exists for this email address, please log in. Subscribe to our newsletter If you’ve ever felt like AI is getting a little too convenient, you’re not alone — and now there’s a tool designed to push back.It’s called Slow LLM, and instead of making ChatGPT or Claude better, faster or smarter, it does the exact opposite. It deliberately slows them down. And, let me tell you, it's not just by seconds. I gave it a try and it was enough to make the experience feel extremely frustrating. Why would anyone do this to themselves, you may be wondering? Well, people are building tools li...

Originally published on March 24, 2026. Curated by AI News.

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