| Sumario: | The article focuses on the impact of Big Tech, particularly US technology giants Microsoft, Apple, Alphabet, Amazon, and Meta, on young people's mental health and the challenges of regulating social media platforms. It highlights recent legal cases holding Meta and Google accountable for designing addictive features that harm youth, sparking debates over proposed bans on social media use for under-16s in the UK and elsewhere. Experts and campaigners caution that bans alone may be ineffective or harmful, emphasizing the need for regulation that enforces safety by design and holds platforms accountable for harmful content and addictive features. The article also addresses concerns about AI-driven technologies exacerbating online harms, especially for women and vulnerable groups, and underscores the ethical responsibility of therapists and professionals to stay informed and contribute to public discourse on digital safety and wellbeing.
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