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Children’s Health Negatively Impacted By Early Smartphone Adoption

The earlier a child gets their first smartphone, the more likely they are to have mental health problems in adolescence.

Chatbots Stimulate Eating Disorders

Chatbots are contributing to eating disorders — even chatbots designed to help with eating disorders.

Internet and Technology Addicts Anonymous

The Internet and Technology Addicts Anonymous (ITAA) is a mutual aid organization for recovering technology addicts.

Hooked in 30 Minutes

Baylor University researchers reverse-engineer TikTok to show how the app is designed to be addictive.

A Misguided Attempt at Explaining Smartphone Dangers

Britannica’s contribution to the smartphone addiction debate is a disastrous deep dive.

Monopoly of Misery: Gambling Addiction in America

Anti-trust crusader Matt Stoller writes an exposé on the companies that dominate gambling addiction in America.