Every AI phone assistant I've talked to has been pretty terrible, even compared to modern LLMs like ChatGPT voice mode.
The simple distinction of pro vs anti ai isn't the root cause, its about individual control and choice which can span both of those stances.
> I think people like AI tools when it's their choice to engage with them and they set the terms.
exactly, stop shoving ai in my face and let me go to it when i want/need it