Gen Z Trails Parents in IQ for First Time, Study Shows
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Published: Feb 04, 2026, 14:06 IST | Updated: Feb 04, 2026, 14:06 IST
Gen Z trails its parents on IQ for the first time in modern history, with studies showing drops in cognitive skills among older teens linked to screen time and education shifts.
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