Is Gen Z getting dumber Scientists warn IQ might finally fall

Smartphones and digital habits may be rewiring attention

Neuroscientists say Gen Z may be showing a decline in cognitive skills versus earlier generations, challenging the decades-long Flynn effect that linked rising IQ scores to better environments. Increased smartphone use and digital habits are cited as possible drivers, affecting attention and memory patterns in ways that may hinder learning. Experts urge rethinking how tech shapes developing minds.