The Neo-Luddites: A Growing Movement Resisting Harmful Tech and Fighting for More Democratic Control
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A new generation is embracing the "Luddite" label to resist harmful technologies like AI that could displace jobs and creativity.
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Artists, writers, actors, and other creators are organizing to ban AI from their industries and reclaim control over tech.
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Labor unions have gone on strike and won protections against exploitative uses of AI and automation technology.
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The new Luddites aim not to halt technological progress but ensure tech serves society, not just corporate interests.
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With growing public support, the new Luddite movement seeks to democratize decisions about which technologies are developed and how they are used.