- Burning Man’s cool factor is in question — Gen Z attendance fell to about 10% in 2025 (down from 30%+ in 2015).
- Still, roughly 70,000 people made the trek to Black Rock City in 2026, weathering dust, mud and gate closures while enjoying art cars, costumes and massive installations.
- Organizers clarified privacy rules to explicitly cover smart glasses: attendees must ask permission before recording with wearable tech.
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