Social media executives deny platforms are inherently addictive to children

UK representatives from Meta, Roblox and TikTok also tell MPs they believe under-16 ban would be ‘unenforceable’ Executives from three social media companies have denied their platforms are inherently addictive to children and young people in a combative appearance before MPs in Westminster. Representatives from Meta, Roblox and TikTok faced robust questioning from the cross-party education select committee about the impact of screen time and social media on children. Continue reading...

By Sally Weale Education correspondent