💨 Abstract

The UK's independent terrorism watchdog, Jonathan Hall KC, suggests adopting an Australian-style social media ban to prevent teenagers from being radicalized online. The ban, which restricts children under 16 from using platforms like TikTok and Instagram, aims to protect young people from extremist content and AI chatbots. Critics raise privacy concerns, but the Australian government and Hall argue it's necessary to safeguard youth.

Courtesy: William Hallowell