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Nearly half of high schoolers have had a relationship with AI or know someone who has
Plus: ‘Appstinence,’ Hot Girls for Cuomo, and the one place social media use is rising
8 hrs ago
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Mixed signals
There are key inconsistencies in Gen Z habits — what they say they want in theory does not always align with how they act in practice.
Oct 16
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Generation dupe
Plus the “new chill girls,” protests in Madagascar, and Instagram’s PG-13 mode.
Oct 14
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Journalist vs. Creator
The line is blurrier than ever.
Oct 9
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Gen Z's newsfeed: dancing to diplomacy
The "g-word" in Democratic politics, MAGA's mad at Zach Bryan, a Gen Alpha beauty brand, and an AI actress.
Oct 7
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Live with Rachel Janfaza
A recording from Rachel Janfaza and Dr. Lucy McBride's live video
Oct 3
23
30:33
Inside the $2 Trillion Wellness Boom
How health and wellness is evolving for Gen Z women
Oct 1
6

September 2025

Gen Z and work, a situationship
Plus, the other '30 under 30' list, TikTok usage quintuples, and trade schools.
Sep 30
17
The political landscape for Gen Z with Katie Phang
A recording from Rachel Janfaza and Katie Phang's live video
Sep 26
16
36:10
The top 10 reasons MAHA is winning over Gen Z men
And what we can all learn from that.
Sep 25
11
1 in 3 Students Say Violence is OK to Stop Speech
Luigi Mania, Gen Z Wanderlust, and Democrats’ Flop Era
Sep 23
10
The new dating guru: ChatGPT
49% of Gen Z has used AI for dating. Here's what they're asking it.
Sep 18
5
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