The new AI service Noscroll launched this week with a claim it can cut doomscrolling time by up to 80% by reading online content for users. The bot scans articles, social media posts and news sites then delivers condensed summaries instead of endless feeds. Founder Alex Chen said the tool targets the mental health impact of compulsive scrolling habits.
Noscroll works by letting users input topics or keywords. The AI then searches the web and compiles key points into short briefs delivered via app or email. Chen said the service aims to reduce information overload by removing the need to sift through endless feeds. Users can set preferences for length and depth of summaries.
The company tested Noscroll with 500 beta users over three months. Results showed average daily doomscrolling dropped from 2.3 hours to 28 minutes. Most users reported lower stress levels and better focus. Chen said the data showed people were checking feeds less often when they got summaries instead.
Noscroll charges $9.99 per month for unlimited summaries. A free tier allows 10 summaries per day. The service currently covers English content but plans to add Spanish and German later this year. Chen said the company will expand to other languages based on demand.
Critics note the service could create filter bubbles by only showing content matching user preferences. Chen acknowledged this risk but said users can adjust their topic settings anytime. The company also plans to add fact-checking features to combat misinformation in summaries.
Source: techcrunch.com