AI Matters
Why it matters
Libraries are packing rooms for classes on how to avoid AI tools
TechCrunch Librarians are hosting viral ‘Avoiding AI’ workshops for people who are fed up with Big Tech
Libraries across the country report unexpectedly high turnout for 'Avoiding AI' workshops aimed at people frustrated with Big Tech's push toward AI.
Why it matters
Not everyone wants AI in their life, and public demand for opting out is now visible enough to fill workshops nationwide.
Latest brief · Jul 25, 2026