Our World, Connected Rewired: How technology is changing us all
Aug 27, 2025
Join Beeban Kidron, a crossbench peer and founder of the 5Rights Foundation, as she dives into the urgent need for better technology design for young users. She discusses the responsibilities of governments and tech companies in ensuring online safety. The conversation touches on global efforts like the UK's age-appropriate design code aimed at protecting children. Kidron emphasizes the importance of empowering youth with education that promotes healthy tech interactions, challenging the status quo of corporate influence in digital landscapes.
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Technology Reflects Its Use
- Technology itself isn't inherently good or bad; the key is how it's used.
- Ethical design and careful use determine whether AI spreads truth or amplifies misinformation.
Global Products, Global Problems
- Children across 28 countries reported the same problems online because they use the same products.
- Global platforms create global cultures and common harms that transcend borders.
Design Rules Change Company Behavior
- The UK age-appropriate design code forced rapid product changes by targeting data and privacy design.
- Companies changed features globally once regulation hit their business models.