<ul><li>Martin Cooper, the US engineer who invented the first mobile phone, has expressed his devastation at the current state of the technology.</li><li>Speaking in an interview, Cooper says mobile phones have become more of a distraction and less of a tool for communication.</li><li>He urges tech companies to take responsibility for addressing the addictive nature of smartphones.</li><li>Despite his disappointment, Cooper remains optimistic that innovation can help address the negative aspects of smartphones.</li></ul>

Mobile phone inventor expresses disappointment over current state of technology

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