Digital wellbeing news in Portugal

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Is there such a thing as a 'digital craving' for mobile phones when leaving school?

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Yes, there can be an automatic, hard-to-delay impulse to use a mobile phone at the end of the school day. This 'digital craving' is often driven by FOMO (fear of missing out) and the brain's desire for quick rewards. The article explores how this behaviour impacts socialisation and safety, suggesting that adults should model healthier transitions and foster open dialogue to help adolescents manage their screen time.

Dinheiro Vivo16 Apr

Is there such a thing as a 'digital craving' for mobile phones when leaving school?

Gemini should not be a 'friend' to young people, Google admits. And now there is an emergency button

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Google has introduced a new 'emergency button' in its Gemini AI to connect users in crisis with support lines, while simultaneously implementing restrictions to prevent the AI from simulating intimacy or fostering emotional dependency in users under 18. This move follows legal scrutiny regarding the AI's influence on vulnerable users and aims to clarify that AI should be a tool, not a substitute for human interaction. Beyond immediate safety, concerns remain regarding how AI models trained on historical data may perpetuate outdated social stereotypes to younger generations.

Diário de Notícias10 Apr

Gemini should not be a 'friend' to young people, Google admits. And now there is an emergency button

Teenagers and generative Artificial Intelligence: between companionship and risk

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Generative AI tools like ChatGPT and Character.AI have become a routine part of life for many teenagers, serving as companions for venting and seeking advice. While these tools can offer immediate support and reduce feelings of loneliness, they lack true empathy and understanding. Experts warn that relying on AI for social interaction poses risks, including the erosion of critical thinking and social skills. Rather than banning these tools, parents are encouraged to guide their children in navigating this digital landscape, emphasizing the importance of maintaining real-world human relationships.

Diário de Notícias8 Apr

Teenagers and generative Artificial Intelligence: between companionship and risk

Agir: “I have an average of 12 to 15 hours of screen time on my phone. If it’s harmful to me, it must be treated as an addiction in children and young people”

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The latest guest on the Posto Emissor podcast, Agir discussed the lawsuit filed against Meta and Google in the United States, which resulted in a historic conviction for both companies, accused of designing their applications with intentionally addictive features. “There is already gambling addiction, drug addiction, addiction to a number of things… I think this will also be considered an eventual addiction.”

Expresso8 Apr

Agir: “I have an average of 12 to 15 hours of screen time on my phone. If it’s harmful to me, it must be treated as an addiction in children and young people”

Can 3.5 million euros ‘pay’ for social media addiction?

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A California jury has ordered Meta and Google to pay 3.5 million euros in damages to a young woman who sued the companies, claiming their platforms caused her addiction, anxiety, depression, and body dysmorphia. The plaintiff argued that features like infinite scroll and auto-play were designed to keep users hooked. While the companies denied the allegations, the jury found them negligent for failing to warn users about these risks. This ruling follows a separate 325-million-euro fine against Meta in New Mexico for failing to protect children. These cases highlight growing global concerns over the addictive design of social media, with the European Commission also investigating TikTok for similar violations.

Diário de Notícias1 Apr

Can 3.5 million euros ‘pay’ for social media addiction?

"Technologies hide what was once done in the open". How children "hide in closed rooms"

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Nuno Mateus Coelho, a cybersecurity expert, analyses the findings of a recent study showing that four out of every ten children and young people face a high risk of problematic internet use.

CNN Portugal28 Mar

"Technologies hide what was once done in the open". How children "hide in closed rooms"

Flattery of users by AI chatbots poses risks to younger people

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The study found that a technological flaw already associated with some notorious cases of delusional and suicidal behaviour in vulnerable populations is also widespread across a broad range of people's interactions with chatbots.

CNN Portugal27 Mar

Flattery of users by AI chatbots poses risks to younger people

Do social media platforms addict young people? The answer lies in education

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Social media opens 'a window to the world', but is designed to be addictive, warns psychologist Teresa Paula Marques. Is limiting the platforms enough? No. The key? Education for critical thinking.

Observador25 Mar

Do social media platforms addict young people? The answer lies in education

Compulsive social media use is deteriorating adolescent well-being, international study warns

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Research integrated into the UN World Happiness Report concludes that excessive social media use primarily affects young people from low-income families and reveals a worsening digital context between 2018 and 2022.

Expresso19 Mar

Compulsive social media use is deteriorating adolescent well-being, international study warns

Servane Mouton: “Popular social networks are now illegal because they use manipulative algorithms”

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Neurologist Servane Mouton has written a book to warn about the dangers of screens, from sedentary lifestyles to mental health. She advocates for a different model to escape current networks that manipulate and addict users.

Público16 Mar

Servane Mouton: “Popular social networks are now illegal because they use manipulative algorithms”

From six hours of intensive mobile phone use, there is a "deterioration in cognitive functioning"

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Psychologist João Nuno Faria explains the consequences of excessive screen time.

CNN Portugal11 Mar

From six hours of intensive mobile phone use, there is a "deterioration in cognitive functioning"

Digital media uses negativity to steal our attention — here is how to reclaim it

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Faced with the current global polycrisis, the algorithmic manipulation of our emotions represents a serious challenge. If you want to break this cycle, research suggests several practical steps.

Público11 Mar

Digital media uses negativity to steal our attention — here is how to reclaim it

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Recent articles

Is there such a thing as a 'digital craving' for mobile phones when leaving school?

Gemini should not be a 'friend' to young people, Google admits. And now there is an emergency button

Teenagers and generative Artificial Intelligence: between companionship and risk

Agir: “I have an average of 12 to 15 hours of screen time on my phone. If it’s harmful to me, it must be treated as an addiction in children and young people”

Can 3.5 million euros ‘pay’ for social media addiction?

"Technologies hide what was once done in the open". How children "hide in closed rooms"

Flattery of users by AI chatbots poses risks to younger people

Do social media platforms addict young people? The answer lies in education

Compulsive social media use is deteriorating adolescent well-being, international study warns

Servane Mouton: “Popular social networks are now illegal because they use manipulative algorithms”

From six hours of intensive mobile phone use, there is a "deterioration in cognitive functioning"

Digital media uses negativity to steal our attention — here is how to reclaim it

Recent articles

Is there such a thing as a 'digital craving' for mobile phones when leaving school?

Gemini should not be a 'friend' to young people, Google admits. And now there is an emergency button

Teenagers and generative Artificial Intelligence: between companionship and risk

Agir: “I have an average of 12 to 15 hours of screen time on my phone. If it’s harmful to me, it must be treated as an addiction in children and young people”

Can 3.5 million euros ‘pay’ for social media addiction?

"Technologies hide what was once done in the open". How children "hide in closed rooms"

Flattery of users by AI chatbots poses risks to younger people

Do social media platforms addict young people? The answer lies in education

Compulsive social media use is deteriorating adolescent well-being, international study warns

Servane Mouton: “Popular social networks are now illegal because they use manipulative algorithms”

From six hours of intensive mobile phone use, there is a "deterioration in cognitive functioning"

Digital media uses negativity to steal our attention — here is how to reclaim it