Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Digital addiction is a broad term for unhealthy behaviors related to spending too much time on the internet, in particular when a ...

Big tech companies argue their platforms are communication tools not traps, and that addiction is a mischaracterisation of high engagement.

"I've done media over time, but I'm sort of well-known to be very bad at this," the 41-year-old billionaire told the jury ...

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A global reckoning is underway as nations confront the growing dangers of social media addiction—an invisible crisis ...

Opening statements began in a trial claiming social media companies design addictive products that cause personal injury.

Instagram head Adam Mosseri said during the trial that he thinks there can be problematic usage of social media, but ...

Excessive use of screens affects sleep and attention span and contributes to anxiety, depression, and a reduction in real-world social interactions ...

The Economic Survey 2025–26, tabled in Parliament on Thursday, has flagged the rapid rise of digital addiction and screen-related mental health challenges in India, particularly among children and ...

Steffanie, 33, is so traumatized by her past that she only feels safe online. But her family and friends worry that her online activity is causing harm. Matthew, 15, is surviving his teen years ...

Digital addiction is a broad term for unhealthy behaviors related to spending too much time on the internet, in particular when a person cannot stop these behaviors despite experiencing negative ...