Who were the Luddites? Their legacy ripples through politics, cultural commentary and literature - 06-Aug-2026 - NZ National news
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Wed, 5 August 2026
1 report- nzcity.co.nz20:45first to report
In the age of AI we are once again hearing about Luddites, the 19th-century textile workers who sought to protect their livelihoods in early industrial England.