Debate Ignites Over Proposed Social Media Ban for Under 16s in UK
A comment from a UK teen about staring at a wall if social media were banned for under-16s has sparked a widespread debate. A survey indicates that a majority of adults support such a ban.
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UK Teen's "Stare At Wall" Comment On Social Media Ban Sparks Debate
UK's social media ban is partly inspired by Australia, which became the first country to ban social media access for under-16s in December.
Read full article →The uncomfortable truth about banning under 16s from social media
Should Ireland follow the UK and ban social media for under 16s? Adrian is joined by JJ Clarke to examine why many child safety experts argue that bans do not work and may even create new risks for young people online.The discussion looks at Ireland’s plans for age verification, the challenge of enforcing existing rules, and why regulators in Brussels are increasingly focused on forcing platforms such as TikTok, Instagram and Facebook to change algorithms that drive addictive content.Why you ...
Read full article →Majority of adults support u16 social media ban - survey
Almost three-quarters of Irish adults are in favour of a social media ban for under-16s, according to new research.
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