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My study shows people can recall more detailed childhood memories if they ‘reinhabit’ the body they had as a child.
It’s no surprise these lifelike AI companions are attractive to lonely people. But for some, these relationships are harmful and even dangerous.
Even those involved in the trial admit there are major problems with the tech that’s being tested.
Location-sharing apps provide convenience and a sense of security for families. But they can also be used as a weapon of control.
The Albanese government has announced a plan to ban kids under 16 from social media. There’s no explanation why this age was chosen, and the decision flies in the face of expert advice.
From streaks to loot boxes, apps for kids are full of ‘persuasive design’ intended to keep users watching, playing and paying – whether it’s good for them or not.
The Albanese government will legislate this term to enforce a minimum age for children to access social media.
Children under 14 would be banned from social media, while teens aged 14–15 would need parental consent. But this law will be challenging to implement.
Meta wants Apple and Google to force parents to approve apps on their child’s phone. A better solution would be for the tech giants to cooperate.
Is a cellphone ban, along with increased surveillance, the right way to deal with the impact of addictive and harmful technology in classrooms?
Four Canadian school boards are suing social media giants. This comes as 95 per cent of Ontario schools report needing more resources to support student mental health.
Four Ontario school boards have filed a lawsuit against social media platforms to force them to change practices that harm schoolchildren.
The complex task of tackling online terror needs human eyes as well as artificial intelligence.
As legislators rail against social media companies, the companies continue to put millions of young people at risk. Here’s how − and what can be done about it.
Camera rolls reveal how photography is transforming in the smartphone era.
With identity the most lucrative commodity social media platforms trade in, their fetishization of authenticity remains ironclad.
Snapchat’s AI-powered chatbot malfunctioned this week, raising questions of “sentience” among users. As AI becomes increasingly human-like, society must become AI-literate.
Everything apps offer a wide range of features, combining social media with personal finances. But creating the perfect everything app is no easy task.
The damaging effect of social media filters is rarely taught in schools.
