# Teens Hooked on Social Media

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Podcast: [Global News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/global-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7448525)
Published: 2026-06-18T11:48:29+00:00
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## Resource

Teens are spending serious time glued to their screens—with YouTube leading at 93% usage, but 16% admitting they’re on it “almost constantly.” TikTok follows closely at 17%, while Snapchat and Instagram still pull in significant chunks at 14% and 8%. Amid growing legal scrutiny over social media’s addictive design and mental health impact, this data paints a clear picture: these platforms are deeply woven into youth daily life, sparking urgent questions about digital influence on the next generation. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/bb5e245ba83677ce

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