SMRTR AIJul 26, 2026Reddit

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

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Librarians across the U.S. are hosting "Avoiding AI" workshops that teach people how to disable AI features on their devices and apps. Hannah Cyrus, a Maine librarian, sparked the trend after her workshop drew 70 attendees — far beyond her usual dozen. The movement isn't about rejecting technology entirely, but giving people more control over tools they never asked for.

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