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The Techlash: As society grapples with the evolving role of technology in our daily lives, a significant pushback against the digital ecosystem is growing. From school districts banning smartphones, growing opposition to data centers, concerns around AI and job displacement, and a massive multi-state lawsuit targeting Meta, public sentiment is shifting from fascination to frustration. When we look past the headlines, what do these intersecting points of resistance signal for our long-term relationship with technology? Will this "techlash" redefine our understanding of, and attitudes towards, corporate accountability, infrastructure development, and how we choose to integrate technology into our daily lives for the long haul? Or is it a flash in the pan?
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/meta-settles-social-media-addiction-lawsuit/
https://www.theatlantic.com/technology/2026/08/irreplaceable-climate-activists-ai-backlash/688404/
https://newrepublic.com/article/214795/ai-data-center-backlash-inevitable
https://heavylifting.substack.com/p/the-ai-data-center-panic-is-running