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Tech Ecosystem Fuels Teen Loneliness

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Why it matters: The tech ecosystem that surrounds today's teens is fueling loneliness

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America 's 15- to 24-year-olds spend 35% less time socializing face-to-face than they did 20 years ago .

American kids and teens spend nearly six hours a day looking at screens.

The latest tech danger teens are facing is the rise of AI chatbots.

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