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Laptops, tablets, learning apps in schools across U.S. facing backlashes. Here's whyIn Los Angeles, concerned parents last year formed a group, Schools Beyond Screens, and pressured the district by speaking out at school bo...- Social media as bad for children as smoking, British doctors sayBritish doctors warn social media poses dangers to children, comparing it to smoking. The government is now considering measures like bans ...
- Big Tech turns to Sesame Street, Girl Scouts to deflect scrutiny over kids' screen timeTech giants Meta and Google funded trusted children's brands to teach responsible tech use. This occurred even as their apps were designed ...
- Computerphobia, yes, it's a thingOur relationship with computers is complex; it's not ignorance that fuels our fear, but rather our profound dependence on technology. This ...
- Are you affected? Millions could lose social media access under new rules this summerMillions of Americans could soon face social media bans. California is moving to prohibit children under 16 from using platforms like TikTo...
- EU to soon roll out age-check app for social media where India could be looking to followEuropean Union is launching an age-verification app to shield children online. India's Karnataka state has banned social media for under-16...
- Your phone is making you older: One day your reels addiction may lead to panic disorder, poor digestion & permanent sleep damageIndians spent a staggering 1.1 trillion hours on smartphones in 2024, with 70% on social media and gaming. This excessive screen time, part...
- Karnataka taps the brakes on screen time with draft policy to curb student mobile addictionThe Karnataka government is taking proactive steps to combat the challenges of excessive digital engagement among students with its newly p...
- Excessive screen time in children linked to health, cognitive risks: StudyRecent findings indicate that young Indians are becoming increasingly tethered to their screens, with many surpassing the recommended globa...
- Karnataka to ban social media for children under 16, says CM SiddaramaiahKarnataka's Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has proposed a ban on social media for children under 16 in the state's 17th budget. This move come...
- EU accuses TikTok of 'addictive design,' seeks changes to protect usersThe European Union has accused TikTok of breaching digital rules over “addictive design” features such as autoplay and infinite scroll. EU ...
- Rising digital addiction prompts call for age-based online accessScreen impact addictive use of smartphones, gaming and social media linked to lost study hours, lower productivity, sleep disruption and ri...
- Economic Survey: Rising digital addiction prompts call for age-based online accessIndia's Economic Survey warns of a digital addiction crisis. It proposes age-based online access and school digital wellness programs. Meas...
- Social media addiction's surprising challenger? Anti-doomscrolling influencersSocial media users often lose track of time scrolling. Content creators like Olivia Unplugged and Cat Goetze are appearing on platforms to ...
- Forget walking, Americans scroll 86 miles a year on phones, and the number keeps rising - are you guilty too?Americans are scrolling the equivalent of 86 miles annually on their phones, with some states like Arizona reaching 115 miles. This excessi...
- Dia Mirza opens up about teenage stepdaughter's struggle with screen time, compares it to substance abuse: 'It's like a dopamine addiction'Dia Mirza recently opened up about her 16-year-old stepdaughter Samaira's screen addiction, revealing that she once spent eight hours a day...
- 60 per cent children at risk of digital addiction: SurveyThe survey, emphasising on the concerning impact of excessive screen time, highlighted "70-80 per cent" of children are surpassing recommen...
- Study reveals how problematic screen use takes a toll on cognitive functionsThe study identifies a range of adverse effects, including mental health deterioration, academic or work performance decline, social isolat...
- Are you addicted to your phone? Here is how to cut backYou can follow these export advice to treat screen addiction.
- Why digital devices are dopeIn a recent survey conducted by the TOI, it was found that about 45 percent of respondents spent more than four hours a day on their phones.
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