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On the Radar: Cannabis Use Can Hurt Teen Memory, AI Music Ban and ‘Soft Socializing’
Teen cannabis use hurts memory growth, Australia bans AI music, and Gen Z’s “soft socializing.”
August 29, 2026
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Teen cannabis use hurts memory growth, Australia bans AI music, and Gen Z’s “soft socializing.”
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