Woman is suing internet giants - claims she became addicted as a child
A 20-year-old woman is suing Meta and YouTube for alleged psychological harm related to social media addiction experienced during her childhood.
Woman sues internet giants - claims she became addicted as a child
A 20-year-old woman is suing social media companies, claiming significant mental harm due to childhood addiction.
One in five teenagers has problematic internet use
One in five teenagers in Spain are reported to have problematic internet use, with girls showing a higher rate of addiction than boys.
'It felt hypocritical': child internet safety campaign accused of censoring teenagers’ speeches
A child internet safety campaign backed by US tech firms is criticized for editing out critical remarks from teenagers about social media addiction.
Addiction Among Youth: Drugs, Alcohol, Internet: What Are Bavarian Students Consuming?
A study shows that while alcohol remains extensively consumed among Bavarian youth, the overall rates of substance use, including cannabis and cigarettes, are declining, though problematic usage patterns are emerging particularly with cannabis and social media.
The dependence of children on the internet is worrying and dangerous
Experts warn about the risks of excessive internet use, addiction, and the importance of education, highlighting increasing cases of sexual exploitation of children and young people online.
Australian teenagers bypass social media blocks: 'It’s very easy to cheat'
Australian teenagers are finding it easy to circumvent social media blockages by using fake birthdates and clever tricks to pass facial recognition tests.
'We can't hold attention, we can't read longer texts.' The number of people addicted to the internet in the Czech Republic is increasing
The article discusses the growing trend of internet addiction in the Czech Republic, highlighting issues with attention span and reading habits.