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International study shows impact of social media on young people

The use of social media is contributing to declining attention spans, emotional volatility, and compulsive behaviors among young people, according to a new report by Nanyang Technological University, ... Read More

Social media a lifeline for many abused and neglected young people

As a teen growing up in an abusive household, Morgan coped daily with physical and emotional harm from her mother. However, she felt safe and supported when she posted about her experiences on a fake ... Read More

'Make the platforms safer': What young people really think about the Australia social media ban

From next Dec. 3, thousands of young Australians under 16 will lose access to their accounts across 10 social media platforms, as the teen social media ban takes effect. Read More

People Who Never Post Their Personal Lives On Social Media Usually Have These 11 Rare Personality Traits

Social media tends to get a bad rap, but the truth is: it’s not all bad. Many people make great connections, maintain their social circles, build their own sense of identity, and find community online ... Read More

Social media isn’t one-size-fits-all—especially for teens with mental health conditions

Teens with diagnosed mental health conditions spend roughly 50 minutes more on social media each day. Those with internalizing conditions report more social comparison, mood shifts from feedback, and ... Read More

Clock Tik-ing: teens waiting for guidance on imminent social media ban

Teenagers are still waiting to be advised from some tech giants about what they’ll need to do when the world-leading under-16 social media ban comes into effect next week. Read More

Why people are using AI to fake disabilities like Down syndrome online

Alex Clark is a producer for CBS News Confirmed, covering AI, misinformation and their real-world impact. Previously, he produced and edited Emmy and Peabody-nominated digital series and documentaries ... Read More

How A.I. and Social Media Contribute to ‘Brain Rot’

A.I. search tools, chatbots and social media are associated with lower cognitive performance, studies say. What to do? Credit...Derek Abella Supported by By Brian X. Chen Brian X. Chen is The Times’s ... Read More

This Type of Screen Time Is Most Likely to Cause Social and Emotional Disorders in Kids — and It's Not Social Media

A new study of nearly 300,000 kids says that screen time can “contribute to socioemotional problems” Getty A comprehensive study of nearly 300,000 kids has linked increased screen time with ... Read More

The big social media experiment is starting. What will young men do? You won’t like the answer

Hollow out men’s opportunities for connection online and where are they likely to turn? Gambling, pornography and AI companions loom as the likely replacements. Read More

Teens waiting for guidance on imminent social media ban

YouTube, Reddit, Kick and X are yet to reveal compliance measures with Australia's social media ban, with kids expected to experience withdrawal symptoms. Read More