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Ditching my phone for an LTE smartwatch was a humbling experience
Ditching my phone for an LTE smartwatch was a humbling experience The author, an “elder millennial,” decided to leave their phone at home for a week to test if they could get by without it. The author was motivated by the realization that they spend too much time on their phone and wanted to take […]
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‘AI veganism’: Some people’s issues with AI parallel vegans’ concerns about diet
‘AI veganism’: Some people’s issues with AI parallel vegans’ concerns about diet A new phenomenon called “AI hesitancy” or “AI reluctance” suggests that AI adoption may not follow the traditional technology adoption life cycle, where early adopters and innovators lead the way. The concept of “AI veganism” parallels veganism, where individuals abstain from using AI […]
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School smartphone bans reflect growing concern over youth mental health and academic performance
School smartphone bans reflect growing concern over youth mental health and academic performance New York has become the largest state in the US to ban smartphones in public schools, starting in fall 2025, affecting almost 2.5 million students. A growing number of states (17+), including traditionally liberal and conservative ones, have passed legislation or executive […]
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