> While people often misconstrue generative AI refusal as an ignorant, avoidant, fear-driven position, generative AI refusal builds on accurate research about the various ethical harms associated with generative AI, as well as disciplinary principles in writing studies.

https://refusal.blog/2026/04/07/why-abstinence-only-sex-education-is-a-bad-metaphor-for-generative-ai-refusal/

Why Abstinence-Only Sex Education is a Bad Metaphor for Generative AI Refusal

Maggie Fernandes, University of Arkansas Image by Yasmin Dwiputri & Data Hazards Projecto on Better Images of AI If I’m being honest, nothing in the conversation about generative AI and ed…

Refusing Generative AI in Writing Studies

> Back to the matter at hand: I take issue with comparisons of generative AI refusal and abstinence-only sex education because, at its core, abstinence-only sex education is about control and fear.

https://refusal.blog/2026/04/07/why-abstinence-only-sex-education-is-a-bad-metaphor-for-generative-ai-refusal/

Why Abstinence-Only Sex Education is a Bad Metaphor for Generative AI Refusal

Maggie Fernandes, University of Arkansas Image by Yasmin Dwiputri & Data Hazards Projecto on Better Images of AI If I’m being honest, nothing in the conversation about generative AI and ed…

Refusing Generative AI in Writing Studies

> Refusal is just one choice a person might make in relation to generative AI, and it strikes me as deeply sexist and anti-feminist to misrepresent and stigmatize a position that emphasizes the importance of informed agency, choice, and consent.

https://refusal.blog/2026/04/07/why-abstinence-only-sex-education-is-a-bad-metaphor-for-generative-ai-refusal/

Why Abstinence-Only Sex Education is a Bad Metaphor for Generative AI Refusal

Maggie Fernandes, University of Arkansas Image by Yasmin Dwiputri & Data Hazards Projecto on Better Images of AI If I’m being honest, nothing in the conversation about generative AI and ed…

Refusing Generative AI in Writing Studies