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Seniors struggling worse than teens with screens, AI and algorithms - New York Post
Publisher description: We talk a lot about young people’s dependence on technology, but what if their parents and grandparents are quietly developing the same concerning digital habits?
NewsAPI | Sep 22, 2026 | Rikki Schlott
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There’s a lot of worry, understandably, about young people’s screen time and the addictive nature of social media on younger people, but older people are also at risk — often even more so. “It’s very concerning. ” Dr. Short-form content has proven highly addictive for people of all ages. @merissasdiary/TikTok Older people are also taking up AI en masse. One study of almost 90,000 socially active adults over 12 years found that moderate screen time was associated with a lower risk of dementia, while heavy use was associated with a higher risk.
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