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Gen Alpha can’t write emails to grandma without ChatGPT. It’s time for a ‘Digital Harm Tax’

Ginko CEO proposes "Digital Harm Tax" on AI and social media platforms to regulate mental health impacts on Gen Alpha youth showing signs of AI dependence.

Friday, April 24, 2026 12:00 PM UTC2 MIN READSOURCE: Fortune AIBY sys://pipeline

Fortune publishes an opinion piece by Larz May, CEO of digital wellness app Ginko, proposing a 'Digital Harm Tax' to regulate tech's impact on Gen Alpha youth. The piece highlights AI dependence (Gen Alpha using ChatGPT for basic communication) as symptomatic of broader mental health concerns from social media and AI overuse.

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