Internal documents show how tech giants grabbed children’s attention throughout the day, a strategy that schools say has undermined education.

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Unfortunately, the scientific community has been unable to provide a definitive answer. Many studies report on the negative effects social media use has for teenagers. Many others provide evidence of the positive effects, or even highlight no effects at all. The evidence base is mixed and inconsistent.

'It's super important to talk about how scary AI is.'

Proponents say it'll help protect kids, but industry and consumer advocacy orgs argue the risks outweigh the benefits.

Excessive social media use can lead to social isolation through reduced face-to-face interaction, social comparison, algorithm-driven engagement, and social displacement.