A recent report compared social media dangers to tobacco industry issues, warning of radicalization and suggesting an Australia-style ban for minors.
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Updated May 26
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A recent report compared social media dangers to tobacco industry issues, warning of radicalization and suggesting an Australia-style ban for minors.
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What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Analyses suggest big tech is adopting marketing strategies from the tobacco industry, leading to government consideration of a blanket age restriction for online platforms.Sub-event
- The UK government is reviewing lessons learned from Australian social media bans, specifically regarding the dangers faced by users under 16 on platforms like Roblox.Sub-event
Report draws parallel between social media risks and tobacco industry issues, considering bans for under-16s.1 source
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government
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Academy of Medical Royal Colleges
UK charitable organization
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