Social media executives deny platforms are inherently addictive to children

Executives from Meta, Roblox, and TikTok denied claims that their platforms are inherently addictive to children during a session with UK MPs on Tuesday. They argued a proposed under-16 social media ban would be unenforceable and cited the ineffectiveness of similar measures in Australia. The committee chair criticized Snapchat's absence, threatening to summon its executive for a future meeting.

Summary by Glance · The Guardian Australia