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Claim Text: Frequent social media use has been associated with mental health issues, including anxiety, depression and feelings of loneliness, according to dozens of studies.
Simplified Text: Frequent social media use has been associated with mental health issues including anxiety depression and feelings of loneliness according to dozens of studies
Confidence Score: 0.900
Claim Maker: The author
Context Type: News Article
Subject Tags: Health
UUID: a1167ead-bd58-4a62-b8f5-990383bce694
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Created: February 15, 2026 at 6:24 PM (6 months ago)
Last Updated: February 15, 2026 at 6:24 PM (6 months ago)

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Why A.I. Should Make Parents Rethink Posting Photos of Their Children Online

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https://www.nytimes.com/2025/08/11/technology/personaltech/ai-kids-photos.html?campaign_id=9&emc=edit_nn_20250811&instance_id=160309&nl=the-morning&regi_id=122976029&segment_id=203666&user_id=b25c5730c89e0c73f75709d8f1254337

This article discusses the risks of parents sharing photos of their children online, particularly due to the rise of AI-generated deepfake nudes. It explores the ease of use and proliferation of these apps, and the potential for harm to children. The author suggests alternative methods for sharing photos.

Artificial Intelligence Child Safety Social Media Parenting Deepfakes Privacy Online Security

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