What messenger do young people in the USA use in classes? Google Docs!

The article in The Atlantic explores a phenomenon that has gained popularity among teenagers – using Google Docs as a chat platform. It turns out that the collaborative editing features of the document application are being leveraged for informal conversations and social interaction. Teens find in the document space an environment that feels less predictable and more varied than traditional chat applications. With simultaneous editing capabilities, the document can transform into a discussion space, while also aiding collaboration on school assignments. This behavior demonstrates that even the simplest tools can be innovatively repurposed to meet their communication and interaction needs. It illustrates that the boundaries between work tools and social platforms are increasingly blurred, with technology continually evolving to adapt to user requirements.