Addressing Technology Addiction and Child Online Safety Legislation

The chapter delves into the challenges of addressing technology addiction in child online safety legislation, examining the impact of design features like algorithmic feeds on addiction behavior. The speakers discuss the implications of regulating content related to mental health issues like eating disorders on social media platforms, emphasizing the need for a nuanced approach that considers individual and contextual factors. Additionally, the chapter explores the complexities of regulating online content based on age-appropriate design laws and educating children on a broader range of online safety issues beyond stranger danger.