DuckDuckGo grows by offering an AI-free alternative. Meta implements its new teen account settings globally. AI biases prevent full faith dialogues.
What is K-Pop? It’s an abbreviation for the catch-all of “Korean popular music.” Yet that label now encompasses more than its original ideas.
The Senate calls tech CEOs to testify. Roblox pays Nevada $12 million. Most gamers refuse to buy full-price video games.
Thousands of schools were affected by a cyberattack on Canvas. AI toys continue to flood the market. “Stressful” becomes America’s describer for 2026.
The parental concerns of yesteryear are faded in today’s light, surpassed by a unified fear of screen time. Why is that?
Online prediction markets move to block underage users. A new study shows that AI models that consider user feelings get facts wrong.
Study suggests that personalized algorithms can lead users to wrong conclusions and a false sense of understanding.
What does YASBM mean? Do all the studies about Gen Z apply to your teen? How is screen time affecting your child’s heart?
Do social media bans work? Energy drinks could cause heart problems in teens. Girl Scout survey says girls are scared about growing up.
Teens feel pressure from peers to join social media. Apple and Google both failed to remove “nudify” apps from their stores. Studies say sharing meals as a family can reduce risk of substance abuse.
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