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The article discusses the phenomenon of digital intoxication, where harmful information affects people's perceptions of reality, especially the youth.

Le Figaro journalist engages in the Off February challenge by uninstalling social media apps for a month to combat excessive screen time.

Psychiatrist Madis Parksepp discusses the impacts of smartphone addiction on mental health, highlighting its similarity to substance addiction.

One-third of primary school students are at risk of excessive use of new technologies, particularly electronic media, with 7% showing psychological symptoms related to this addiction.

The columnist, part of the last generation to grow up without digital technology, describes her decision to live without a smartphone to combat addiction to digital devices.

The article discusses the proliferation of fake news on social media and the pervasive addiction to social media platforms.

The article discusses the rising issue of digital addiction among minors, highlighting psychological symptoms and legal actions against major tech companies.

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis emphasizes the government's partnerships for hydrocarbon exploration while outlining forthcoming measures to address digital addiction among minors.

Italian monks at a hermitage in Tuscany have been advised by their prior to refrain from using social media and streaming services to maintain their focus on prayer and spiritual life.

The article features a discussion with addiction specialist Gabrhelík on the challenges of digital addiction and the ineffectiveness of mere willpower in overcoming it.

Jillian Michaels argues that social media companies are creating addictive algorithms that target children, akin to the tobacco industry's past practices.

Instagram's CEO Adam Mosseri testified in a high-profile U.S. court case, asserting that the app does not cause addiction despite allegations to the contrary.

In a landmark trial in Los Angeles, a young Californian accuses Meta and YouTube of intentionally designing their platforms to be addictive, likening them to 'digital casinos'.

The European Commission is urging TikTok to modify its interface to mitigate user addiction, particularly among minors, following a two-year investigation.

The president of the Uttar Pradesh State Women's Commission, Babita Singh Chouhan, visited Ghaziabad following the tragic suicide of three sisters who jumped from the 9th floor of their building, citing parental negligence and excessive addiction to digital content and online gaming as contributing factors.

The European Union has threatened TikTok with financial penalties over allegations that its design encourages addiction, particularly among children and adolescents.

A report discusses the rising issue of elderly addiction to cell phones, leading to health risks and financial scams.

The EU aims to combat the potentially addictive effects of TikTok, emphasizing parental responsibility despite the challenges posed by digital corporations.

The European Commission has announced preliminary findings indicating that TikTok's design fosters addiction, potentially violating European digital law, which could significantly alter the platform's structure in Europe.

The European Commission has stated that TikTok's design features, which include infinite scrolling and personalized recommendations, contribute to social media addiction, particularly affecting the developing minds of children and adolescents.

The European Commission preliminarily estimates that TikTok violates the Digital Services Act (DSA) due to its addictive design features, particularly affecting children and vulnerable adults.

The European Commission has launched an investigation against TikTok, finding its design aimed at generating addiction illegal under the European Digital Services Act.

The European Commission is pushing for changes to TikTok, citing the platform's addictive design that harms the physical and mental health of users, especially children and vulnerable adults.

The EU Commission has deemed TikTok's app design dangerous and acknowledges addiction risks, stating that the platform must comply with EU laws requiring major changes.

The EU Commission accuses TikTok of fundamental violations of European law, claiming that its design is addictive and jeopardizes the physical and mental development of millions of children.

The European Commission has targeted TikTok, stating that the app's addictive design violates the European Digital Services Act and does not adequately protect users, according to preliminary findings.

Brussels has accused TikTok of violating digital services law by not addressing the addictive nature of its design, which it claims is harmful to children.

TikTok may be required to alter its design to reduce user addiction after the European Commission determined it violated the Digital Services Act.

The European Commission has announced that TikTok is violating the Digital Services Act (DSA) due to its addictive features, including infinite scrolling and highly personalized recommendations.

The EU Commission is urging TikTok to alter its addictive design, which promotes a 'rabbit hole' effect that conflicts with EU digital regulations, prompting a strong rebuttal from TikTok.

A tragic incident in Ghaziabad, India, where three teenage sisters jumped to their deaths from their ninth-floor apartment following a dispute with their parents over the confiscation of their mobile phone, has sparked renewed discussions about the impact of digital content and cultural obsession on youth.

The case of three teenage girls falling from a high-rise building in Ghaziabad highlights the dangers of digital addiction, which has caused concern as mentioned in the Economic Survey 2025-26, with investigations ongoing into the incident that is reportedly linked to stress from being deprived of their mobile phones.

The article discusses how the K-Culture trend, particularly through mobile screens and Korean music, has transformed into a dangerous obsession for children in India, impacting families negatively.

The investigation into a triple suicide case in Ghaziabad is evolving with new discoveries, shifting focus from online gaming addiction to unexplained financial losses and changing statements from the father.

This article presents effective strategies for temporarily breaking free from smartphone addiction and reconnecting with the analog world.

The article discusses the rising trend of cryptocurrency scams that are proliferating through private messaging platforms like WhatsApp, urging victims to invest more.

Australian teenagers are finding it easy to circumvent social media blockages by using fake birthdates and clever tricks to pass facial recognition tests.