AK is a monster hand I love to get dealt, but I've folded AK preflop many times before. If the action gets too hot quickly then you can be pretty sure someone likely has AA or KK etc. or even QQ we are flipping with.
Another problem with AK is that ANY pocket pair actually has better
equity if both players are All In, so I don't even want to really see 22 from Villain if I have AK; I need to hit an Ace or King to win and even then they might hit a set as well.
Other than that, AK is still a powerful hand and worth calling a bet or two preflop
Just don't want to be calling too many All in shoves from players who cover you or being in multiway pots against players who are aggressive enough to force you off of the hand.
btw here is a funny clip of comedy gold here for AK lol
p.s. there is language in the video, so don't watch if you are sensitive to that - but chances are you've heard at least one or two people venting before if you play poker xD