OriginalSourceEl PaísSpainLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedPublished04:00 UTCSourceEl PaísSpainLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedPublished04:00 UTC
“Grandparents as addicted to phones as their grandchildren: When boomers get hooked on social media”
“The phenomenon already has a name: ‘screenagers,’ or users over 65 hooked on screens. The big problem is that their lower digital education can make them victims of scams and disinformation”
Boomers in Spain spend widespread internet time; AI scams rise.
Key points
- CSIC reports 96.3% of 65-74 age group in Spain use internet in 2025.
- Greater exposure leads to dependence and vulnerability to scams.
- AI-generated images and personalized scams amplify risks for all ages.
- Experts note older users often see digital spaces as safe places.
- Advocates urge balanced use and improved digital literacy among seniors.
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