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Librarians host viral 'Avoiding AI' workshops amid public frustration

Librarians are responding to public frustration with AI by hosting "Avoiding AI" workshops. These sessions, inspired by initiatives like those led by Hannah Cyrus and Charlie Bailey, aim to increase digital literacy by teaching people how to disable AI features on their devices and platforms. The workshops have seen unprecedented demand, indicating a significant public desire to regain control over their technology usage. AI

IMPACT These workshops highlight a growing public desire for control over AI integration, potentially influencing product design and user adoption strategies.

RANK_REASON The cluster describes a trend of librarians offering workshops on how to disable AI features, reflecting public sentiment rather than a new product release or core research.

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Librarians host viral 'Avoiding AI' workshops amid public frustration

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  1. Mastodon — sigmoid.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Libraries nationwide see surging demand for 'Avoiding AI' workshops as public pushback against Big Tech grows. Grassroots education offers a counter to mainstre

    Libraries nationwide see surging demand for 'Avoiding AI' workshops as public pushback against Big Tech grows. Grassroots education offers a counter to mainstream adoption. # AI # Automation Source: TechCrunch AI https:// techcrunch.com/2026/07/25/libr arians-are-hosting-viral-av…

  2. TechCrunch AI TIER_1 English(EN) · Amanda Silberling ·

    Librarians are hosting viral ‘Avoiding AI’ workshops for people who are fed up with Big Tech

    At libraries around the country, "Avoiding AI" workshops have elicited unprecedented demand.

  3. Mastodon — sigmoid.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Librarians are hosting viral 'Avoiding AI' workshops for people who are fed up with Big Tech https://techcrunch.com/2026/07/25/librarians-are-hosting-viral-avoi

    Librarians are hosting viral 'Avoiding AI' workshops for people who are fed up with Big Tech https://techcrunch.com/2026/07/25/librarians-are-hosting-viral-avoiding-ai-workshops-for-people-who-are-fed-up-with-big-tech/ # AI # BigTech # Privacy