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A JAMA study links increased social media and digital platform use among preteens to cognitive declines in reading, vocabulary, and memory, with dose-dependent effects seen in over 6,000 children via neuroimaging. While harmful to youth, tech benefits seniors' cognition. These findings call for protective policies and algorithmic changes.
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California Governor Gavin Newsom signed three laws effective 2025 to protect children from tech harms: enhancing age verification on social media and apps, prohibiting AI chatbots from risky interactions with minors, and safeguarding child influencers' earnings. These measures prioritize youth safety amid mental health concerns, despite industry fears of overreach.
Boulder's two-year Elevate program provided $500 monthly to 200 low-income households, yielding improved mental health and financial flexibility but minimal changes in employment or housing stability. Compared to Denver's UBI trial, results were tempered by lower payments. Policymakers note the need for complementary reforms to enhance long-term impact.
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Apple is adapting its Texas App Store to comply with Senate Bill 2420, requiring age verification and parental consent for minors starting January 1, 2026, to enhance child safety. Despite warnings of privacy risks from data collection, the law forces tech giants to balance protection with user trust.
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