technophobia
Americannoun
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an irrational or disproportionate fear of technology, especially advanced digital technology including computers, robots, and artificial intelligence.
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a dislike of or aversion to new or changing technology; Luddism.
noun
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fear of the effects of technological developments on society or the environment
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fear of using technological devices, such as computers
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Pentagon officials say fears are misplaced because weapons aren’t fully autonomous—and letting technophobia hamstring commanders’ use of AI poses a bigger risk.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 19, 2026
“M3GAN” taps into a healthy sense of technophobia that has only grown exponentially in recent years.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 5, 2023
"Without crossing to the extreme of technophobia, such malware does pose a threat and must be tackled efficiently."
From Reuters ● Aug. 3, 2022
The Nolans cleverly conflate scientific denialism with technophobia, imagining a fatalistic society that has traded large ambition for small-scale problem solving and ultimate resignation.
From New York Times ● Nov. 4, 2014
Sure, I find it infinitely reassuring that I can reach my daughter on her cellphone, but it’s not just my technophobia that keeps me from downloading that app you have.
From Slate ● Aug. 6, 2014
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