Libraries are teaching people how to turn off Apple Intelligence and Gemini
TobyWalsh · x · 2026-07-28
TechCrunch reports on librarians running viral “Avoiding AI” workshops for people frustrated by Big Tech pushing AI features into everyday devices and apps. In one South Philadelphia library class, attendees are shown how to disable tools such as Apple Intelligence and Gemini. The workshop starts with a short explanation of how consumer AI products work and why some people may want to opt out before moving through the major platforms and devices.
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