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How Social Media and Chatbot Bans Could Backfire.
Spichak S ·
Summary
Written by AI, not yet AICS's view · claude-haiku-4-5-20251001This is a news article discussing expert concerns about social media and chatbot bans for young people. It reports on regulatory approaches being considered by various countries but does not present research findings or evaluate evidence about child well-being outcomes.
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This is a news piece rather than a research report or evaluation. It does not provide data, measure outcomes, or rigorously assess the impact of bans on children's well-being.
Abstract
Unlabelled Social media bans for youth have become increasingly widespread, with additional chatbot regulation also being considered by many countries. In this News and Perspectives article, JMIR Correspondent Simon Spichak reports on experts' concerns about the implications of these bans.