# TechScape: New Writer on the Block and More Shenanigans in the Tech World
## A Week of Tech-Free Living? Yes, Please!
Hold onto your digital devices, folks! A middle school decided that tech was the real-life version of “the quiet kid” in class: better without it for a week. This daring ban raises all kinds of questions about how much screen time is too much.
## Key Points
– **Meet the New Boss**: Blake Montgomery has taken over TechScape, promising fresh ideas. Hope there’s a segment on robots doing the cha-cha!
– **School Bans Tech**: A middle school has officially decided that their students need a break from screens—like a spa day, but for your eyeballs.
– **Financially Fit**: This tech-free experiment isn’t just for kicks; they’re maintaining focus on academic excellence (or is that just code for “we love a good pencil fight”?).
– **Opt-Out of AI**: There’s a new trend where people can opt out of AI training, because who wants to be part of something that could get you replaced by a robot with smoother dance moves?
## Final Thoughts
As we navigate the odd technological jungle
As part of this experiment I would like to give credit where credit is due. If you enjoy these, please take a moment to read the original article:
https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2024/oct/08/techscape-silicon-valley-school-tech-fast-ai-training
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