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Online 'brainrot' isn't ruining children's minds; it's a new way of navigating the modern internet

"Brainrot" is what many people call the chaotic, fast-moving memes, sounds and catchphrases that spread across TikTok, Roblox ...
Opinion
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Gilles Lipovetsky: 'If you want to live better and fall in love, take Prozac, don't look to philosophy'

The French philosopher takes phenomena such as mass consumption, aesthetics, leisure and the kitsch to examine our world and insists that while his field can play a role in understanding it, taking an ...

‘The Amazing Generation’ is a guide to screen-time rebellion, written for kids (and the parents who need backup)

Jonathan Haidt, who wrote "The Anxious Generation," is back with an inspiring new book, with coauthor Catherine Price.

What should you actually teach your kids in the age of AI?

Learn to code’ is dead. So what the heck should you actually teach your kids in the age of AI? - IN FOCUS: Holly Baxter asks ...
News Tribune

Mayo Clinic smartwatch system helps parents shorten, defuse children’s severe tantrums

Mayo Clinic researchers have developed a smartwatch-based alert system that signals parents at the earliest signs of a ...
WOAY

Decoding the algorithm – helping teens safely navigate social media spaces

Social media can help teens with healthy development and provide a way to connect with friends and family. But it also comes ...
Post-Bulletin

Mayo Clinic study: Smartwatch AI algorithm alerted parents to early signs of tantrums in young kids

ROCHESTER — A newly published Mayo Clinic study tested how an artificial intelligence-driven phone application, paired with a smartwatch, could alert parents to their child's impending tantrum. "This ...
TechCrunch

Instagram’s new ‘Your Algorithm’ tool gives you more control over the Reels you see

Instagram is introducing a new tool that lets you see and control your algorithm, starting with Reels, the company announced on Wednesday. The new tool, called “Your Algorithm,” lets you view the ...
Wired

Your Data Might Determine How Much You Pay for Eggs

A newly enacted New York law requires retailers to say whether your data influences the price of basic goods like a dozen eggs or toilet paper, but not how. If you’re near Rochester, New York, the ...
KQED

3 Out of 4 California Families With Young Kids Can’t Afford At Least 1 Basic Need

Veronica Martinez woke up early one recent morning to make a fresh batch of cookies. She packed them in a box and headed to a community center in East Oakland, where a nonprofit called Trybe invites ...
TechCrunch

Hands on with Stickerbox, the AI-powered sticker maker for kids

There’s a new AI-powered toy for kids called Stickerbox, and, before you groan, I’m here to report that it’s surprisingly fun. Stickerbox, a product born out of Brooklyn-based startup Hapiko, is a ...
The Verge

Spotify rolls out controls to keep kids music out of your algorithm

Managed accounts are launching in the US, making it easier to curate what your children can listen to. Managed accounts are launching in the US, making it easier to curate what your children can ...