Beeban Kidron
Crossbench peer in the House of Lords and digital regulation campaigner. She is one of the UK's leading voices on children's rights, particularly in the digital environment and a film director.
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May 29, 2025 • 42min
Is your mobile phone the best or worst friend you’ve ever had?
Beeban Kidron is a digital regulation campaigner and film director most noted for her advocacy for children's rights in the digital world, while Jim Ang is a Professor of human-computer interaction at the University of Kent, specializing in the evolution of mobile technology. They delve into the impact of smartphones on teenagers and the addictive design elements that make them so compelling. The discussion also examines the ethical responsibilities of tech companies and the importance of developing healthier relationships with technology for the sake of family interaction and children's well-being.
Aug 27, 2025 • 17min
Rewired: How technology is changing us all
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.
