
I Let AI Do the Thinking. Then My Skills Started Slipping
AI cognitive offloading made me faster—until familiar work stopped feeling familiar. Two questions help me automate tasks without surrendering the skills.

Ali began his journey as a full-time Tech Journalist in 2021. He’s been a tech enthusiast all his life, starting with a 286 PC gifted to him at the age of 7.
With time, he’s grown into a power user of Android, Linux, Windows, and all things AI, which are the main focus of his writing here at Tech Unbloated. He’s also got a proficient track record for bricking (and sometimes unbricking) Android phones while trying to push the hardware and software to their limits.
Ali has an Advanced Diploma in Business Management from London, UK, and is an English Literature graduate from Punjab University, Pakistan. Other than Tech Unbloated, he’s written for big tech publications like MakeTechEasier, MakeUseOf, How-To Geek, and LimeWire—however, most of his previous work was as a ghostwriter for high-profile clients.
Before becoming a full-time writer, Ali tried his luck at music production, graphic design, teaching, business management, web development, and dropshipping. His writing often reflects all these experiences he’s had in life.

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