Librarians Host Viral 'Avoiding AI' Workshops for People Fed Up with Big Tech
TechCrunch AI · rss · 2026-07-26
Public libraries across the US are hosting 'Avoiding AI' workshops, experiencing unprecedented demand. These sessions target individuals overwhelmed by Big Tech and the pervasive integration of AI, teaching them how to navigate a tech-heavy world while maintaining privacy and opting out of automated tools. The trend highlights a growing public backlash against the overexpansion of AI.
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