Neustart Braucht es ein Social-Media-Verbot für Kinder?
Nov 13, 2025
Lisa Hegemann, Head of Digital at Die Zeit, dives into the hot topic of social media restrictions for minors. With Australia and several countries considering age bans, she discusses the potential implications of a 16-year minimum age for platforms. Hegemann highlights concerns about addictive designs and cyber risks while balancing the arguments for digital participation. The conversation touches on the complexities of age verification and the challenges tech-savvy kids may pose. Plus, a fun detour into the world of baking with ChatGPT!
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Baking Rabbit-Hole And Frosting Victory
- Lisa fell into baking rabbit-holes on social platforms and attempted Red Velvet Cupcakes late at night.
- She adjusted frosting proportions and described a fridge-solid topping that could build sculptures.
Global Push For Age Limits On Social Media
- Australia will ban social media for under-16s and similar age-limit proposals are spreading internationally.
- Germany faces a petition pushing a 16-year minimum and broad political agreement supports age limits.
Engagement Algorithms Drive Risky Outcomes
- Advocates argue platforms optimize for maximal engagement using addictive design and extreme content amplification.
- They link these dynamics to risks like mental-health harms, democratic threats, and exposure to sexual predation.
