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High-Speed Internet: Boosting Connection, Heightening Worry for Youth

5/30/2025

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A groundbreaking study in Uruguay reveals that high-speed internet can be a double-edged sword for youth. While it cuts loneliness by 5%, it simultaneously heightens worry by the same margin. These findings underscore the urgent need for policies that maximize internet's advantages while safeguarding mental health, especially for vulnerable populations like girls and rural youth.

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Story summary

A groundbreaking study in Uruguay reveals that high-speed internet can be a double-edged sword for youth. While it cuts loneliness by 5%, it simultaneously heightens worry by the same margin. These findings underscore the urgent need for policies that maximize internet's advantages while safeguarding mental health, especially for vulnerable populations like girls and rural youth.