Regulate social media algorithms and addictive design instead of a blanket ban

Summary

Halt plans for a blanket social media ban on under-16s. Instead, mandate that platforms must disable engagement-maximising algorithms, infinite scrolling, autoplay loops, and predatory design features by default for all minor accounts, shifting accountability from families to tech corporations. Blanket bans fail to protect youth and block educational lifelines for isolated, neurodiverse, or home-educated teens. The real harm lies in multi-billion-pound corporate algorithms engineered for profit. For both minors and the wider public, these systems prioritize polarization and misinformation because outrage drives screen time. The Government must hold tech giants accountable: regulate core mechanics and mandate transparency to protect public discourse and keep young people safe online.

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1. 16 June 2026

   Petition

   Halt plans for a blanket social media ban on under-16s. Instead, mandate that platforms must disable engagement-maximising algorithms, infinite scrolling, autoplay loops, and predatory design features by default for all minor accounts, shifting accountability from families to tech corporations. Blanket bans fail to protect youth and block educational lifelines for isolated, neurodiverse, or home-educated teens. The real harm lies in multi-billion-pound corporate algorithms engineered for profit. For both minors and the wider public, these systems prioritize polarization and misinformation because outrage drives screen time. The Government must hold tech giants accountable: regulate core mechanics and mandate transparency to protect public discourse and keep young people safe online.

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