Can a Law Make Social Media Less Addictive?

Last Updated: Oct 9, 2024

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As governments grapple with the harmful effects of social media addiction, new regulations aim to mitigate its addictive design. These laws focus on reducing manipulative algorithms, enhancing transparency, and encouraging ethical design. Yet, enforcing these measures presents challenges, especially when balancing user freedom with governmental oversight. 

Some experts believe that while regulation can help, tackling social media addiction also requires more substantial changes in platform governance and design to ensure a healthier digital environment.

Source: BBC

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