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
This optimism about the impact on technology on free speech was totally absent from Wednesday’s arguments, replaced by paternalism and technophobia.
From Slate ● Jan. 15, 2025
“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
Performative wellness is obnoxious, as is reflexive technophobia.
From New York Times ● Feb. 23, 2019
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