American TV personality and media mogul Oprah Winfrey has expressed concern over what she describes as a growing crisis of technology addiction among Generation Z.
In a recent post on her Instagram, Oprah noted that anyone with a Gen Z family member has likely witnessed the struggles tied to excessive screen time and digital dependency.
She stressed that millions of families are now grappling with the realities of this issue, which she termed a “real crisis.”
“Anyone who has a Gen Z family member knows that tech addiction is becoming a real crisis for them. That means millions of families are grappling with this,” she wrote.
Oprah went on to encourage her followers who feel the effects of this obsession in their families or friend circles to tune in to the latest episode of her show, where she and her team delve into the subject. The episode explores the impact of digital addiction, the cultural disruption it has caused, and practical ways of addressing it.
Her remarks come at a time when conversations about technology’s impact on mental health, social interaction, and family dynamics are intensifying worldwide. By using her platform to highlight the issue, Oprah is amplifying calls for balance, boundaries, and greater awareness in how young people engage with digital devices.
As tech addiction continues to shape the lives of Gen Z, Oprah’s intervention adds an influential voice to a conversation that is becoming increasingly urgent for families everywhere.
