Neuroscientist Dr Lila Landowski On Social Media, AI And The Brain

Digital technologies like AI and social media are reshaping brain development by reducing attention spans, creating addictive behaviors, and contributing to rising rates of depression, anxiety, and suicide among adolescents; the brain's efficiency principle means that reduced use of cognitive skills leads to weakened neural pathways, while constant stimulation from social media disrupts natural attention and sleep cycles, potentially causing long-term mental health consequences.