'The harms have come to outweigh the benefits' of social media, researcher says
Summary
The European Union announced new rules to set strict age limits for children using social media, online games, and AI assistants. A researcher from Amnesty International said the damage caused by social media is now greater than the benefits, and companies should redesign their platforms to protect minors instead of leaving parents responsible.Key Facts
- The EU plans strict age restrictions for children on social media, games, and AI tools.
- Companies will have to make their platforms safe for children before allowing them to use these services.
- Lisa Dittmer, a researcher at Amnesty International, said harms from social media now outweigh the benefits.
- She called for rules that require social media companies to change how their platforms work.
- The current system puts too much responsibility on parents to protect children online.
- The new EU rules aim to regulate the design of social media, not just user behavior.
- Platforms like Meta, TikTok, and YouTube are directly related to this issue.
- The move responds to growing concerns about addiction and harmful content on digital platforms.
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