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Law
fromEdSurge
1 day ago

Why the Social Media Addiction Case Isn't Over Yet - EdSurge News

Meta and Google were found negligent in designing apps that contribute to youth mental health issues.
EU data protection
fromTechCrunch
8 hours ago

These are the countries moving to ban social media for children | TechCrunch

Countries are implementing social media bans for children to address risks like cyberbullying and mental health issues.
Digital life
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Including online games in social media bans is unworkable, unnecessary and would harm young people

Meta and YouTube were found liable for creating addictive products affecting young users, prompting calls for social media restrictions for under-16s.
Mental health
fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

Research points to how companies could make social media less addictive for teens

Court verdicts highlight social media's risks for teens, linking platform design to addiction and mental health issues.
Mental health
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Study links children's social media use with anxiety and depression in teenage years

Excessive social media use in children is linked to increased depression and anxiety, particularly in girls, due to sleep deprivation.
Law
fromEdSurge
1 day ago

Why the Social Media Addiction Case Isn't Over Yet - EdSurge News

Meta and Google were found negligent in designing apps that contribute to youth mental health issues.
EU data protection
fromTechCrunch
8 hours ago

These are the countries moving to ban social media for children | TechCrunch

Countries are implementing social media bans for children to address risks like cyberbullying and mental health issues.
Digital life
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Including online games in social media bans is unworkable, unnecessary and would harm young people

Meta and YouTube were found liable for creating addictive products affecting young users, prompting calls for social media restrictions for under-16s.
Mental health
fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

Research points to how companies could make social media less addictive for teens

Court verdicts highlight social media's risks for teens, linking platform design to addiction and mental health issues.
Mental health
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Study links children's social media use with anxiety and depression in teenage years

Excessive social media use in children is linked to increased depression and anxiety, particularly in girls, due to sleep deprivation.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 day ago

Teen Sleep Is Worsening, and Screens Aren't the Whole Story

Modern society's influences lead to significant sleep disturbances in teens, impacting their mental and physical health.
#parenting
Parenting
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 day ago

'Let your kids be bored' is bad advice. Here's how I got my 10-year-old daughter off screens without the tears.

Setting limits on screen time and processed foods can improve family relationships and children's engagement with life.
Parenting
fromIndependent
1 week ago

My 10-year-old son watched porn at a friend's house - but I have no idea how to talk to him about it

Reactions to a child's discovery of pornography can influence their willingness to communicate openly.
Parenting
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 day ago

'Let your kids be bored' is bad advice. Here's how I got my 10-year-old daughter off screens without the tears.

Setting limits on screen time and processed foods can improve family relationships and children's engagement with life.
Parenting
fromIndependent
1 week ago

My 10-year-old son watched porn at a friend's house - but I have no idea how to talk to him about it

Reactions to a child's discovery of pornography can influence their willingness to communicate openly.
Mindfulness
fromSilicon Canals
1 day ago

Psychology explains people who always keep their phone on silent aren't hard to reach - they're hard to interrupt, and the difference between those two things is the difference between a person who decides when to be available and one who simply is, always, at whatever cost - Silicon Canals

Smartphone notifications disrupt concentration for about seven seconds, leading to significant cognitive costs beyond the immediate interruption.
Wearables
fromSilicon Canals
5 hours ago

Psychology says the people who still wear a wristwatch in a world of smartphones aren't behind - they have a specific relationship with time and intention that most people quietly abandoned without realizing what they gave up - Silicon Canals

Wearing a watch reflects a conscious decision about one's relationship with time, transforming from a necessity to a personal statement.
Health
fromwww.socialmediatoday.com
2 days ago

Snapchat users visit the app for health and medical advice

Snapchat users prioritize health and wellness, using social media for health information, which raises concerns about reliability but offers marketing opportunities.
#greece
Europe news
fromwww.theguardian.com
9 hours ago

Greece announces social media ban for under-15s, citing anxiety and sleep problems

Greece will ban social media for under-15s starting January 1, addressing concerns over anxiety and addiction.
Digital life
fromwww.bbc.com
9 hours ago

Greece to ban social media for under-15s from next year

Greece plans to ban social media access for under-15s to address youth anxiety and sleep issues, effective January next year.
EU data protection
fromFast Company
11 hours ago

The list of countries banning young teens from social media keeps getting bigger. Here's the latest

Greece plans to ban social media use for under-15s starting January 1, 2027, citing concerns over mental health and addiction.
EU data protection
fromEngadget
9 hours ago

Greece will ban all kids under 15 from using social media

Greece will ban children under 15 from using social media starting next year due to concerns over mental health and screen time.
Europe news
fromwww.theguardian.com
9 hours ago

Greece announces social media ban for under-15s, citing anxiety and sleep problems

Greece will ban social media for under-15s starting January 1, addressing concerns over anxiety and addiction.
Digital life
fromwww.bbc.com
9 hours ago

Greece to ban social media for under-15s from next year

Greece plans to ban social media access for under-15s to address youth anxiety and sleep issues, effective January next year.
EU data protection
fromFast Company
11 hours ago

The list of countries banning young teens from social media keeps getting bigger. Here's the latest

Greece plans to ban social media use for under-15s starting January 1, 2027, citing concerns over mental health and addiction.
EU data protection
fromEngadget
9 hours ago

Greece will ban all kids under 15 from using social media

Greece will ban children under 15 from using social media starting next year due to concerns over mental health and screen time.
#ai-in-education
Online learning
fromFuturism
1 day ago

College Students Losing Ability to Participate in Class Discussions Since They Offloaded Their Thinking to AI

Students increasingly rely on AI for thinking, leading to diminished cognitive skills and homogenized classroom discussions.
Online learning
fromFuturism
1 day ago

College Students Losing Ability to Participate in Class Discussions Since They Offloaded Their Thinking to AI

Students increasingly rely on AI for thinking, leading to diminished cognitive skills and homogenized classroom discussions.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
2 days ago

Managing New Online Compulsive Behaviors and Addictions

Addictive behaviors have become prevalent due to the accessibility of technology, impacting individuals' lives and relationships.
Productivity
fromFast Company
9 hours ago

How AI is quietly exhausting you-and what to do about it

AI tools increase decision-making fatigue among developers, leading to greater exhaustion despite faster coding capabilities.
Startup companies
fromwww.businessinsider.com
16 hours ago

I vibe coded time-saving tools for boomers like my parents. They picked up on AI fast, and it's made their lives less lonely and easier.

AI technology has transformed how older generations interact with tech, enabling quicker solutions and support from younger individuals.
#ai
Mental health
fromFuturism
12 hours ago

ChatGPT Is Sending People Into Obsessive Spirals of Hypochrondria

AI chatbots can exacerbate health anxieties, leading individuals to obsess over their health rather than providing reassurance.
Mental health
fromFuturism
12 hours ago

ChatGPT Is Sending People Into Obsessive Spirals of Hypochrondria

AI chatbots can exacerbate health anxieties, leading individuals to obsess over their health rather than providing reassurance.
Education
fromPsychology Today
5 hours ago

More Than Just Counting: The Power of 'Math Talk' at Home

Mathematical language significantly influences a child's numeracy success, surpassing general vocabulary in predicting math performance.
Dining
fromFortune
6 hours ago

Phones banned at the bar: Why Gen Z is actually cheering the no-screen dining movement | Fortune

The trend of phone-free dining is growing, appealing to younger patrons and promoting intimacy and focus on food.
Marketing
fromFast Company
7 hours ago

Consumer electronics are innovative but lack imagination

Consumer electronics have become less exciting despite advancements, as brands focus on specifications rather than meaningful storytelling.
fromBoston.com
2 days ago

Mass. House to vote on youth social media ban, strict school cellphone ban

"This ban would be among the most restrictive in the entire country, helping to protect young people from harmful content and addictive algorithms that have a proven negative impact on their mental health," House Speaker Ron Mariano and House Ways and Means Chair Aaron Michlewitz said in a joint statement.
NYC parents
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 day ago

AI in the mental health care workforce is met with fear, pushback and enthusiasm

AI tools are increasingly adopted in mental health, raising concerns about job replacement and the quality of care.
Medicine
fromThe Atlantic
2 days ago

The Dangers of Unlimited Health Advice

Health anxiety can be exacerbated by interactions with chatbots like ChatGPT, leading to obsessive behavior and emotional distress.
Mental health
fromSilicon Canals
1 day ago

People who hate phone calls aren't being rude - they grew up in homes where the phone ringing meant something was wrong - Silicon Canals

Phone calls often evoke anxiety due to their association with bad news and unpredictability, reinforcing a sense of threat over time.
Parenting
fromIndependent
20 hours ago

My parents help lots with childcare, but they let the kids play with on screens too much. Can I raise this without sounding ungrateful?

Grandparents providing childcare may need guidance on implementing parental rules regarding screen time.
fromPsychology Today
1 day ago

Are People Speaking Less in This Age of Online Communication?

"While putting a number to the loss, there is much about those lost conversations that these data cannot answer. Were they lost with friends, or family, or with strangers?"
Psychology
Digital life
fromEarth911
14 hours ago

Guest Idea: Why Sustainable Home Tech Choices Also Need Cybersecurity Awareness

Sustainable technology adoption is rising, but security risks of connected devices are often overlooked, impacting both environmental and digital safety.
fromTechCrunch
1 day ago

Adobe launches Acrobat Spaces, a free AI-powered study tool for students | TechCrunch

With the launch of Acrobat Spaces, Adobe aims to provide students with a comprehensive tool for creating study materials, competing with existing AI solutions like Google's NotebookLM and Goodnotes.
Online learning
#social-media-regulation
NYC parents
fromGothamist
1 day ago

Council bill seeks to curb social media time to an hour for NYC kids

Proposed legislation aims to limit kids' social media access to one hour unless permitted by parents, addressing mental health concerns.
NYC parents
fromGothamist
1 day ago

Council bill seeks to curb social media time to an hour for NYC kids

Proposed legislation aims to limit kids' social media access to one hour unless permitted by parents, addressing mental health concerns.
Productivity
fromSilicon Canals
1 day ago

I deleted every productivity app on my phone and my output doubled - because I'd been spending more time optimizing my system than actually doing the work - Silicon Canals

Deleting productivity apps led to increased output by eliminating the management of systems that masked actual productivity.
Wearables
fromFuturism
3 days ago

We Can't Even Imagine the Eating Disorders This New Meta Smart Glasses Feature Will Cause

Meta's Ray-Ban AI glasses may exacerbate eating disorders with features that track and log food intake automatically.
Media industry
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Social media needs a health warning': Readers on tackling phone addiction

Quality journalism is essential for understanding critical issues like reproductive rights, climate change, and the impact of Big Tech on society.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
3 days ago

More teens are getting hooked on gambling. Parents say it often goes undetected

Gambling addiction among boys is rising, with 36% of U.S. boys aged 11 to 17 having gambled in the past year.
Parenting
fromIndependent
20 hours ago

My parents help lots with childcare, but they let the kids play on screens too much. Can I raise this without sounding ungrateful?

Grandparents should align with parents on childcare rules, especially regarding screen time.
Mental health
fromSilicon Canals
1 day ago

Psychology says people who intentionally limit their social media use aren't more disciplined than everyone else - they became more honest about what the unlimited version was replacing, which was the interior life, the undirected thought, the boredom that produces things, and once they understood what was being replaced they didn't need discipline, they needed only the honesty to stop - Silicon Canals

Boredom can lead to meaningful engagement and creativity, rather than being a sign of lack of activity.
#tech-addiction
Silicon Valley
fromFortune
2 weeks ago

The growing problem of 'tech addiction' spawns a new detox economy | Fortune

Technology can lead to severe addiction, impacting personal relationships and daily life.
Digital life
fromFortune
1 week ago

Are you addicted to technology? Six questions to ask yourself about your tech use | Fortune

A jury ruled that tech addiction is real and awarded $6 million to a woman citing social media's role in her mental health issues.
Silicon Valley
fromFortune
2 weeks ago

The growing problem of 'tech addiction' spawns a new detox economy | Fortune

Technology can lead to severe addiction, impacting personal relationships and daily life.
Digital life
fromFortune
1 week ago

Are you addicted to technology? Six questions to ask yourself about your tech use | Fortune

A jury ruled that tech addiction is real and awarded $6 million to a woman citing social media's role in her mental health issues.
Online learning
fromeLearning Industry
1 day ago

The Role Of Artificial Intelligence In Improving Corporate Training Programs

AI is transforming corporate training by personalizing learning experiences and addressing individual employee needs.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
4 days ago

Psychology says people who reply to messages within seconds aren't just efficient - they've built their sense of safety around being reachable, because somewhere in their past, being slow to respond had consequences - Silicon Canals

Instant responses to messages often stem from a psychological need to mitigate perceived threats rather than mere efficiency.
Relationships
fromBuzzFeed
2 weeks ago

How I Escaped The Digital Trap And Rediscovered Authentic Human Connection

Family time is overshadowed by technology, leading to a longing for genuine connection during holiday gatherings.
Artificial intelligence
fromMedium
5 days ago

Is AI addiction a thing?

Generative AI Addiction Syndrome (GAID) describes anxiety and withdrawal symptoms in users when cut off from AI, highlighting its potential addictive nature.
Parenting
fromSlate Magazine
1 day ago

I Noticed an Upsetting Change in My 7-Year-Old. I Traced It Back to One Specific, Grotesque Segment of YouTube.

YouTube influences children's values, promoting materialism and superficiality through content focused on luxury and fame.
Digital life
fromBuzzFeed
3 days ago

Older People Are Sharing What College Life Was Like Before Smartphones

Smartphones have significantly altered social interactions and experiences, particularly in college, leading to challenges in making genuine connections.
Education
fromFuturism
4 days ago

AI Forces College Professor to Get Typewriters for Entire Class

Typewriters in class encourage students to engage more with each other and the learning process, contrasting with modern digital distractions.
Parenting
fromComputerWeekly.com
1 day ago

Tech can't wait for regulation to protect children online | Computer Weekly

Harmful online content for children results from profit-driven algorithms, not parenting or education failures.
fromeLearning
1 week ago
Online learning

Enhancing Learner Engagement Across AI-Powered Learning Platforms - eLearning

Active, data-driven experiences enhance digital education, but engagement and consistency remain challenges for learners.
Digital life
fromSilicon Canals
5 days ago

People who check their phone within five minutes of waking up are training their brain to start every day in reaction mode - and it's costing them more than they realize - Silicon Canals

Starting the day with phone use can negatively impact mental state and set a stressful tone for the day.
#artificial-intelligence
Education
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Pupils in England are losing their thinking skills because of AI, survey suggests

Pupils using AI are losing critical thinking skills, with teachers expressing concerns over reliance on technology for learning.
Education
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Pupils in England are losing their thinking skills because of AI, survey suggests

Pupils using AI are losing critical thinking skills, with teachers expressing concerns over reliance on technology for learning.
Mental health
fromThe Verge
1 day ago

Gemini is making it faster for distressed users to reach mental health resources

Google updated Gemini to improve access to mental health resources during crises, following a lawsuit alleging harm from its chatbot.
Psychology
fromFast Company
1 week ago

How to tame your phone addiction without quitting modern life

Most people want to manage their phone use without letting it control their attention and mood.
Digital life
fromZDNET
6 days ago

Brick vs. Bloom Card: I tested both for my screen addiction, and the winner depends on you

Phone addiction leads to significant time loss, prompting the development of tools like the Bloom Card to help users manage distractions.
Mental health
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

I felt ashamed and scared': how an online friendship became a sextortion nightmare

Online friendships can lead to severe risks, including sextortion, which can have devastating emotional consequences.
Online learning
fromeLearning Industry
6 days ago

Microlearning Solutions For Mobile: How L&D Leaders Build Engaging, In-The-Flow-Of-Work Learning

Mobile microlearning solutions effectively address time scarcity and fragmented attention, providing quick, accessible training for modern employees.
#screen-time
Parenting
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Is screen time always bad and how do I manage it?

Parents should limit screen time for children under five to one hour daily, as recommended by the Department of Education.
Parenting
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Screen time for under-fives should be limited to one hour a day, parents told

Children under five should have a maximum of one hour of screen time daily, with under-twos not watching screens alone.
Parenting
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Is screen time always bad and how do I manage it?

Parents should limit screen time for children under five to one hour daily, as recommended by the Department of Education.
Parenting
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Screen time for under-fives should be limited to one hour a day, parents told

Children under five should have a maximum of one hour of screen time daily, with under-twos not watching screens alone.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
5 days ago

Teen Romance and Breakups in the Digital Age

Teenage romantic breakups are significantly impacted by social media, texting, and AI, leading to new challenges and consequences.
Relationships
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

I Caught My 11-Year-Old Watching Some ... Alarming Videos on His School Laptop

Parents discovered their 11-year-old son watching graphic domination and bondage content on YouTube, leading to concerning behavioral changes including verbal abuse toward siblings and inappropriate school conduct.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

When Screens Spike Stress: Cortisol's Tight Grip on Teens

Traumatic social media content can significantly impact adolescents due to their developing brains and hormonal changes affecting emotional regulation.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

Teen Anxiety and the Dangers of Doomscrolling

Stress and anxiety hinder teens' future planning, while social media can provide temporary relief but may also lead to doomscrolling and distraction.
Digital life
fromEsquire
3 weeks ago

It's Now Lame To Be on Your Phone All the Time

Smartphones have become ubiquitous and addictive devices that were accurately predicted in 1990, though their negative health and social effects were not foreseen.
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

The Impact of Tech on Young Minds

Evidence accumulated over the past twenty years indicates that the extensive social and educational introduction of computers into classrooms has resulted in a measurable decline in students' academic and cognitive abilities. These results clarify the need for pedagogical, educational, and technological resources to be aligned with principles that strengthen the universal cognitive capacities required for learning.
Education
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Children's social media addictions linked to mental health problems in new study

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US politics
Parenting
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

My Son Only Cares About One Thing. He's Even Found a Devious Way to Do It at School.

School gaming via shared documents requires coordinated parent and teacher intervention to shift classroom culture, as individual restrictions prove ineffective when peers continue the behavior.
Mental health
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Teens are sleeping less than ever and screens aren't primarily to blame

Three out of four American adolescents reported insufficient sleep in 2023, up 8% since 2007, with concerning increases in very short sleep duration across all demographic groups.
Public health
fromHuffPost
2 months ago

New Study Says Kids Who Get Phones Before This 1 Particular Age Are More Likely To Develop Concerning Health Risks

Smartphone ownership by age 12 is linked to higher risks of depression, obesity, and poor sleep, with earlier phone introduction worsening obesity and sleep problems.
Mental health
fromFortune Well
2 months ago

Your kid is losing the equivalent of one night's sleep every week because they are glued to their phones, new study reveals | Fortune Well

Social media notifications and FOMO cause many 10-year-olds to lose sleep, with 12.5% waking at night and average sleep below recommended levels.
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