EU proposing social media ban for under-13s
Summary
Simeon de Brouwer from the Digital Rights Group critiques the EU's proposed social media age restrictions, arguing they merely delay exposure to online harms rather than addressing root causes. He contends that the rules fail to protect adults and may exclude those without digital IDs, while the addictive business models remain intact. De Brouwer advocates for eliminating infinite scroll and recommender algorithms to mitigate risks for all users, noting that such changes would challenge the attention economy but not bankrupt platforms.
Topics discussed
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Intro to EU social media ban proposal
Critique of phased age restrictions
Protections ending at age 18
Bypassing rules and exposure to adult content
Rules as written vs enforcement risks
Identity documents as prerequisites for access
Alternative: addressing business models
Addictive design and societal impact
Digital Fairness Act and consumer protection
Impact on platform revenue models
Attention economy and data tracking
Targeted advertising and conclusion
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