Don’t like AI being forced on you? These librarians have the perfect first step

It’s built into your phone. Into your email. Into your search engine. Artificial intelligence is everywhere—to the point that avoiding it seems nigh on impossible. But there are ways to disable or ignore AI features, and librarians around the world are teaching their tech-averse patrons the ropes. “Avoiding AI” workshops are springing up at libraries, where patrons who may not be familiar with the technology can hear the pros and cons of its use, as well as get step-by-step instructions on how to disable default AI features on some of the most popular platforms and devices. Setting a trend ...