The academic publishing house defined the internet slang as "the supposed deterioration of a person's mental or intellectual state."
Kalhan Rosenblatt is a reporter at NBC News, covering youth and internet culture from New York. His work focuses on the intersection of social media platforms like TikTok and Twitter, as well as broader themes in gaming and social issues. Kalhan's insights have been featured in various outlets including Yahoo News, CNBC, and NBC's regional networks.