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A massive trend is sweeping across smartphone users in the US and Canada this weekend, and it has nothing to do with downloading a new app. Instead, millions of people are actively turning off their phones’ AI-powered auto-reply and predictive text features.
What started as a funny TikTok trend showing the ridiculous and robotic messages sent by AI has turned into a serious conversation about digital authenticity. Users are reporting that the latest system updates have made their phones “too smart,” destroying the personal touch in everyday conversations.
Tech psychologists note that this sudden rejection of automation is part of a growing movement toward digital minimalism. People want their devices to be tools, not ghostwriters for their personal relationships.
