Michael Geist outlines the objections to proposed plans to restrict access to social media (and in some cases, AI chatbots) for kids. The ban, he says, lets social media off the hook. "Algorithmic manipulation, addictive engagement design, inadequate content moderation, inconsistent policy enforcement, insufficient transparency, and privacy risks affect users of every age." Also, evidence from Australia suggests the ban does not work. The ban creates its own hams, such as when "mandated, mandatory ID submission is required for all users." And ultimately, "kids have constitutional rights too." Image: my cat. Just because.
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