Designed to be the perfect person—always available, never critical—AI companions are hooking people deeper than social media ever could. They make the attention economy look like a relic.

The D-DAD project, initiated by the Social Policing Department in January 2023, aims to address the growing issue of digital ...

The digital landscape has changed dramatically. Where we once sought only information, we now look for interaction. ChatGPT, ...

A. a lack of awareness regarding the true scope of digital media addiction among teens. B. the misdiagnosis of teen digital addiction for other mental health disorders. C. the negative impact of ...

Western youth may be falling prey to TikTok’s addictive content which shortens their attention span, according to expert ...

BENGALURU: India’s first industry-led digital detox initiative ‘Beyond Screens’ was launched in the state to promote responsible gaming and digital consumption by the Department of ...

According to a study courtesy of the University of South Florida, owning a phone can actually yield positive outcomes. It’s ...

Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala Police has successfully freed 775 children from digital addiction through its Digital De-Addiction ...

Phone bans don’t improve kids’ health or behavior. A rights-based approach with age-friendly design and support helps ...

With all these developments, maintaining a balanced approach to the usage of digital technology stills remains a challenge in the country. Over reliance on devices, exposure to misinformation, ...