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The Tech Download: Teen social media bans miss a key part of the puzzle: AI chatbots

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According to CNBC, teenagers are increasingly becoming dependent on AI chatbots, echoing the social media dependency concerns of the 2010s. As policymakers focus on social media restrictions, the report notes this growing reliance on AI may be overlooked.

Source: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/10/tech-download-social-medi...

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