Heavy video gaming is not linked to cognitive harm in teens, but gaming addiction is
Recent research suggests that compulsive gaming habits, rather than total time spent playing, are the primary factor linked to cognitive difficulties in teens.
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Recent research suggests that compulsive gaming habits, rather than total time spent playing, are the primary factor linked to cognitive difficulties in teens.
New research suggests that outsourcing cognitive tasks to AI chatbots may weaken critical-thinking skills, particularly among younger users.