Technology
AI and social media fatigue fuels offline meetups among some U.S. Gen Z
A movement to step back from smartphones and social media and rebuild offline relationships is emerging among some U.S. Gen Z. New York’s Luddite Club, founded in 2021, meets weekly to discuss literature, daily life and technology’s impact, and sometimes stages performances. Co-founders and members say the goal is to control digital intrusion rather than reject all technology. Polls show growing unease among young Americans about expanding AI.
