‘The future of children in a digital world, and particularly their chance to flourish in it, remains in doubt’.
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| Title: | ‘The future of children in a digital world, and particularly their chance to flourish in it, remains in doubt’. |
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| Authors: | Rhodes, Ella (AUTHOR) |
| Source: | Psychologist. Jul/Aug2026, p2-5. 4p. |
| Subjects: | Children's rights, Government regulation, Chatbots, Child welfare, Twitter (Web resource), Government policy, Internet safety, Digital inclusion |
| Geographic Terms: | United Kingdom |
| Abstract: | The article focuses on the UK government’s recent announcement of a social media ban for under-16s and a ban on sexualized AI chatbots for under-18s, following a consultation involving independent academics and psychologists. Experts, including Professors Sonia Livingstone, Rose Capdevila, Amy Orben, and Sander van der Linden, express concerns about the ban’s effectiveness, enforcement challenges, and potential negative impacts on children’s rights to digital participation and expression. They emphasize the need for stronger regulation of tech companies, safer digital environments, and nuanced approaches that balance protection with children’s agency. The article highlights ongoing debates about digital safety, the limitations of current evidence, and calls for further research and independent evaluation of the policy’s outcomes. [Extracted from the article] |
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| Database: | Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection |
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