Relationships
fromBustle
3 hours agoTikTok's Viral "Rock & Star" Dating Theory Makes So Much Sense
The best relationships are formed between a rock and a star, providing balance and support.
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Artificial intelligence
fromSilicon Canals
2 days agoThe AI backlash was always going to come - what nobody predicted was that it would come first from the generation born into the technology - Silicon Canals
Gen Z is increasingly skeptical of AI, with a significant drop in excitement and rising concerns about its impact on their work and creativity.
fromThe Washington Post
2 days agoInside a growing movement warning AI could turn on humanity
"That requires a bunch of people to go take things that folks here are figuring out and [explain them] to the rest of the world," said Jeffrey Ladish, emphasizing the need for effective communication about AI risks.
US news
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Media industry
fromTechCrunch
3 days agoSaySo is a new short-form video app that aims to restore users' trust in news | TechCrunch
SaySo is a new app that curates news from vetted creators to combat misinformation and enhance user trust.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
4 days agoThe Verdict on Social Media Addiction
Recent verdicts against Meta and YouTube indicate social media harm is linked to platform design, particularly affecting adolescents' mental health.
Mental health
fromEngadget
5 days agoMost US teens say TikTok, Instagram and Snapchat aren't hurting (or helping) their mental health
Most teens report social media apps like Instagram, TikTok, and Snapchat do not harm their mental health, but some experience negative effects on sleep and productivity.
Silicon Valley
fromFortune
6 days agoHe was coding at 12 like Elon Musk and became one of Google's youngest ever CMOs-but now says Gen Z are better off ice skating than learning to code | Fortune
AI has rendered coding obsolete, emphasizing the need for creativity, resourcefulness, and execution instead.
Relationships
fromSilicon Canals
2 days agoI want to say something that my generation rarely says out loud: being tough your whole life doesn't actually protect you from loneliness - it just means you're better at hiding it from everyone, including yourself - Silicon Canals
Being tough can lead to loneliness and isolation, as it prevents genuine connections and vulnerability.
fromFast Company
2 months agoYounger generations aren't just growing up online
For today's young people, online content isn't a backdrop to daily life-it is daily life. Streaming platforms, short-form video, and social media don't just entertain; they influence how young people see themselves, their health, and what behaviors are seen as normal or aspirational. Movies, television, and streaming content still have influence, but as the digital ecosystem expands, so does its power to shape choices-for better and for worse.
Public health
Startup companies
fromBusiness Insider
1 month agoThey were about to shut down their business. Then a raw TikTok changed everything.
Brittany Nemandoust saved her struggling chocolate kit business by capitalizing on the viral Dubai chocolate trend on TikTok, using her existing custom molds and business infrastructure.
Marketing
fromCity AM
1 month agoMeet Gen Zalpha: The new generation up-starts reshaping consumer culture
Gen Zalpha, the fusion of young Gen Z and older Gen Alpha, wields significant commercial influence through direct purchases and persuasion over parents, making them a critical target market for brands.
Marketing
fromForbes
1 month agoInfluencers Are Leaving The Feed And Entering The Real World
Influencer marketing is evolving from one-off social media posts to integrated brand partnerships where creators function as core media infrastructure helping design campaigns across multiple platforms and physical spaces.
Social media marketing
fromSlate Magazine
1 month agoWhy So Many Americans Online Suddenly Want to Become Chinese
Chinamaxxing, a social media trend where Americans adopt Chinese practices, perpetuates harmful stereotypes by framing Chinese culture as exotic and inferior while reflecting broader anxieties about American economic decline.
Digital life
fromFortune
1 month agoGen Z is already nostalgic for TikTok - and the platform is only 6 years old | Fortune
Gen Z users nostalgic for early TikTok express declining loyalty as the platform becomes increasingly commercialized with ads, brands, influencers, and shopping features replacing raw, unfiltered content.
fromHer Campus
1 month agoIs Social Media Creating Micro-Celebrities?
The rise of TikTok and YouTube has dramatically changed the lives of content creators by turning social media into a legitimate career path rather than just a hobby. These platforms allow ordinary people to build massive audiences without traditional media connections, often through algorithm-driven exposure.
Social media marketing
Digital life
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month agoWhy is everyone so obsessed with gen Z?
Generation Z is the most studied generation due to their unique digital immersion from infancy, distinctive behaviors, and significant economic influence on employers and marketers seeking to understand and reach them.
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