Social media executives deny platforms are inherently addictive to children
Summary
Executives from Meta, Roblox, and TikTok appeared before UK lawmakers to discuss whether their social media platforms are addictive for children. The executives denied designing their platforms to be addictive and said there is no evidence proving addiction, while the UK government considers new rules to protect children online.Key Facts
- Executives from Meta, Roblox, and TikTok testified before the UK education select committee.
- They denied that their platforms are naturally addictive to children and young people.
- Snapchat was due to attend but canceled, prompting a warning from the committee chair.
- The UK government is thinking about banning social media access for under-16s, similar to Australia.
- Meta’s UK director said the Australian ban was not effective because most children still use social media.
- A recent court case in Los Angeles found Meta and YouTube liable for making addictive products harming a young user; both companies plan to appeal.
- The executives said their companies build tools to help parents restrict children’s social media use.
- UK lawmakers and some politicians express concern and believe the government needs to act in regulating social media for children.
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