Is there any proof that scrolling ruins our attention span?

In this episode, Katty Kay speaks with journalist Joss Fong about what scientific studies have actually looked into these ...
KTVU

What is ‘brain rot’? Should parents be worried about bizarre AI videos captivating kids

"Brain rot" refers to mindless, often absurd online content popular with kids and tweens, especially on TikTok and Roblox. A viral subgenre called "Italian brain rot" features surreal AI characters ...
WebMD

What Is Brain Rot?

The term "brain rot" refers to how low-quality internet content may slow your brain function. It's usually tied to watching specific types of content, usually nonsensical, embarrassing, or weird. But ...
Women's Health

'Brain rot is a real public health threat': Can four professors help one Gen-Z reclaim her focus?

It's late at night and I am scrolling through TikTok. My dizzying feed takes me past cat videos - Chesterbelle, the overweight feline on a weight loss journey, is a current favourite - cooking clips ...