Irish Adults Support Social Media Ban for Under-16s Amid Debate
New research indicates that almost three-quarters of Irish adults support a social media ban for under-16s. This comes amidst a broader discussion in Ireland, referencing the UK's approach, on the effectiveness and potential risks of such bans for young people.
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The uncomfortable truth about banning under 16s from social media
Should Ireland follow the UK and ban social media for under 16s? Adrian is joined by JJ Clarke to examine why many child safety experts argue that bans do not work and may even create new risks for young people online.The discussion looks at Ireland’s plans for age verification, the challenge of enforcing existing rules, and why regulators in Brussels are increasingly focused on forcing platforms such as TikTok, Instagram and Facebook to change algorithms that drive addictive content.Why you ...
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Almost three-quarters of Irish adults are in favour of a social media ban for under-16s, according to new research.
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