Two out of three Greeks admit to wasting time on social media, according to a Focus Bari survey The survey highlights that social media is the primary reason Greeks go online. Here are the key findings:

• Most Greeks (96%) use the internet, with 79% of those aged 65-74 surfing daily, often from their mobile phones.
• Smartphone ownership in Greece has reached 95%.
• Social networks are the top reason for internet use.
• Two-thirds of Greeks acknowledge spending unnecessary time on social media.
• Seven out of ten Greeks have made at least one online purchase in the past six months, with online shopping on the rise.
• Over half of Greeks view Artificial Intelligence (AI) as a technological advancement, but 70% worry about AI potentially “getting out of control.”

The research was conducted through CATI telephone interviews with a representative nationwide sample of 10,000 people every six months.