Social Media and Adolescent Well-Being

This article examines how social media's engagement-driven algorithms and lack of transparency pose significant developmental risks to adolescents. While countries like Australia and France have attempted age-based bans, these efforts have faced practical enforcement hurdles and legal challenges regarding proportionality and privacy. Ultimately, the text suggests that calibrated, risk-based regulations—such as independent algorithmic audits and privacy-preserving verification—may be more effective than outright prohibition.