Tag: Jonathan Haidt
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Wes Streeting Seeks Haidt Counsel on UK Under-16 Ban
Wes Streeting taps an American scholar to advise on a UK under-16 social media ban In a move that underscores the UK’s appetite for bold online safety measures, Labour’s Wes Streeting has asked a prominent American scholar, Jonathan Haidt, to address government officials about a potential social media ban for users under 16. The request…
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Wes Streeting Appeals to Jonathan Haidt to Advise Officials on UK Social Media Ban for Under-16s
Streeting enlists Haidt to spotlight a controversial policy In a move that signals the UK’s seriousness about safeguarding young people online, Labour shadow health secretary Wes Streeting has invited renowned psychologist and author Jonathan Haidt to address government officials. Haidt, a prominent critic of social media’s impact on adolescence and a proponent of stricter age…