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Problems with eye contact, attention and emotional regulation linked to high screen time, researcher says

A developmental psychologist says children who spend too much time in front of a screen can develop social and emotional problems well into adolescence.

AI can do your homework. Now what?

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In a digital ecosystem that relentlessly creates, extracts and stores, the notion of a disappearing text is very appealing | Samantha Floreani

The allure of digital ephemerality, particularly disappearing messages, lies in its promise of freedom from data exploitation and the ability to curate meaningful memories. While disappearing messages offer a sense of privacy and control, concerns remain about data

Social media is making us forget what skin is meant to look like

Social media’s influence on beauty standards, particularly through high-definition images and filters, is causing a disconnect between real and idealized skin appearance. This obsession with flawless skin, manifesting in trends like “glass skin,” is leading to unrealistic expectations

Misleading clickbait is prevalent on Facebook and Instagram in Canada after Meta’s news ban. Could it happen in Australia?

Meta’s news ban on Facebook and Instagram in Canada, implemented after the Online News Act required compensation for news content, has resulted in a surge of misleading clickbait. While Meta claims news links constitute less than 3% of

Human or fake? How AI is distorting beauty standards – video

Images created by AI are getting exponentially better and already changing industries such as modelling and marketing, but can they offer a more diverse reflection of humanity than has historically been available â?? or are they destined to

Voices: AI ‘influencers’ are destroying women’s self-image – and it’s only going to get worse

We did it so that we could make a better living and not be dependent on other people who have egos, who have manias, or who just want to make a lot of money by posing,' said agency

We’re already using AI more than we realize

Artificial intelligence is deeply integrated into our daily lives, often unnoticed, influencing various aspects from online interactions to daily conveniences.

‘Humanity’s remaining timeline? It looks more like five years than 50’: meet the neo-luddites warning of an AI apocalypse

A growing group of neo-luddites, including Eliezer Yudkowsky, Nick Hilton, Edward Ongweso Jr., and Molly Crabapple, are warning about the dangers of artificial intelligence. Yudkowsky believes AI poses an existential threat to humanity, while others focus on the

What we’ve learned from 20 years of Facebook

Facebook, launched 20 years ago, has grown into a powerful platform with nearly 68% of Americans using it. While it has brought many benefits, it has also faced criticism for its impact on user data, hate speech, misinformation,