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Greek Study Links TikTok's AI Algorithms to Addiction and Mental Health Issues in Young People
Nearly half of Greeks under 30 show symptoms of TikTok addiction, according to a study they probably saw summarized on TikTok.
The facts
A University of Athens study found that nearly half of Greeks under 30 show addiction symptoms to TikTok, an AI-driven platform. Excessive use, averaging 2.3 hours daily, is linked to increased anxiety, depression, and sleep problems, highlighting the mental health impact of AI-powered recommendation systems.