Young adult "night owls" (or "evening types"—those who prefer to stay up late) are significantly more at risk of developing problematic relationships with smartphones and social media, according to a ...

The phenomenon that unsatisfying things are the most addictive has been branded the "Dorito Theory," and can be applied to many bad behaviors. PhotoPlus+ - stock.adobe.com It’s all just empty calories ...

The debate over social media’s impact on young users has intensified as multiple states take legal action against TikTok. This legal push follows previous lawsuits targeting Meta platforms, signaling ...

Ivy League psychologist Dr. Nicholas Kardaras has been warning about the dangers of social media addiction for years, and lawmakers are finally taking notice. In March, the House of Representatives ...

No previous study had investigated the underlying link between being an “evening person” and problematic technology use. The post Can anxiety in lonely night owls trigger social media addiction?

Study followed participants for years, starting at around 9 or 10 years old High social media addiction linked to higher risk of suicidal thoughts Total screen time had no effect According to NPR, Dr.

The EU fears deepfakes and other AI-generated risks on social media could sway upcoming elections - Copyright AFP Brendan Smialowski The EU fears deepfakes and other ...

An ongoing federal lawsuit alleges that social media companies have designed addictive platforms, exploiting young users. Corpus Christi Independent School District wants in. The Corpus Christi ISD ...

Happy Tuesday! There’s still time to reorient your entire schedule next week to check out my SXSW interview with FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel — kind of. Send news tips (and questions about space ...