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

Librarians in Philadelphia and Maine are packing classes with “Avoiding AI” workshops that teach people how to turn off unwanted AI features.

The sessions show users how to disable AI in phones, search tools, and other consumer platforms, including Apple Intelligence, Gemini, and Google Search.

The popularity of the workshops reflects growing frustration with AI being automatically added to everyday products.

Libraries are emerging as trusted digital literacy hubs, helping people regain control over their devices and data.