Congress is working to regulate children’s use of social media in response to concerns about its impact on mental health. A bipartisan bill was introduced to address this issue. However, technology researcher Danah Boyd of Microsoft Research believes that focusing on regulating social media may not be the best solution and could cause more harm than good.
Boyd points out that the Internet is not just good or bad, but a complex and nuanced space with benefits and risks. She argues that society tends to oversimplify this issue by categorizing the internet as positive or negative. In the Created Equal podcast, Boyd explores historical responses to new technologies and delves into the real issues surrounding children’s online activities.
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