Which Came First — Loneliness or Smartphone Addiction?
A look at three studies from across the world that show a strong positive correlation between loneliness and excessive smartphone use.
Zuckerberg Wants Out of Lawsuit Over Addictive Algorithms
Meta Platforms CEO Mark Zuckerberg is asking a court in California to take him off a lawsuit accusing the company of intentionally-harmful practices.
A Perfect Storm of Gambling Addiction Is Headed for the U.S.
Combine gambling addiction with smartphone addiction, add a massive sports betting ad budget, and you get disaster.
Does the Fear of Missing Out (FoMO) Lead to Internet and Smartphone Addiction?
The Fear of Missing Out (FoMO) can lead to excessive use of social media, smartphones and the internet, with negative health consequences.
Pregnancy and Smartphone Addiction
Recent studies look at the relationship between smartphone addiction and preterm birth, birth weight, and infant health.
Should Social Media Companies Be Held Liable for Addictive Algorithms?
Should social media companies be held liable for mental health problems caused by addictive algorithms?