New UK bill could force social media firms to make content less addictive for under 16s

New UK bill could force social media firms to make content less addictive for under 16s

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https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2024/oct/14/new-bill-could-force-social-media-firms-to-make-content-less-addictive-for-children

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Social media companies could be forced to exclude young teens from algorithms to make content less addictive for under-16s, under a new bill with heavyweight backing from Labour, Conservatives and child protection experts.