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Young adults turn to apps and websites to make new friends

As people of all ages navigate a post-pandemic world, many are dealing with unprecedented levels of loneliness. As of 2021, 36% of U.S. adults reported increased feelings of isolation. Tatum Hunter, consumer technology reporter for the Washington Post, joins CBS News to discuss the dramatic rise in the number of people seeking companionship online.
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