Today, the πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ announced a social media ban for under-16s.

🚫 Exclusion is NOT empowerment! Shielding children from the digital world is no substitute for preparing them to navigate it.

Lawmakers should focus on regulating the systems that cause harm, making social media platform a safe space for all, regardless of age.

This is why ➑️ https://edri.org/our-work/why-age-verification-misses-the-mark-and-puts-everyone-at-risk/

@edri Yes. This is a cop-out. A cop-out from having to confront the social media powers. And I know why too: Any politician who goes against the social media giants sets themselves up for revenge.
@gimulnautti @edri and it’s censorship