# Algorithms Trapping Teens Online | Ireland News

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Podcast: [Ireland News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/ireland-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7596853)
Published: 2026-07-02T11:38:59+00:00
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A new Irish study reveals teens are being bombarded with disturbing, even explicit content on social media — not by accident, but because algorithms are engineered to keep them hooked. Despite knowing they’re training the system with their clicks, students feel trapped in endless scrolling loops that serve them unwanted material, from creepy messages to random Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://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/1a37f74b3606ae03

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