The chief executive of Pinterest contends that social media platforms are akin to harmful substances such as tobacco and alcohol. He advocates for government intervention to implement a ban for users under the age of 16, asserting that minors require comparable safeguards and protection in the digital realm.
Pinterest CEO Urges Governments to Ban Social Media for Under-16s
By Rupert Blackwood
Investigative journalist based in Sheffield, focusing on technology's impact on society. Rupert specializes in cybercrime's effect on communities, from online fraud targeting elderly residents to cryptocurrency scams. His reporting examines social media manipulation, digital surveillance, and how criminal networks operate in cyberspace. With expertise in computer systems, he connects technical complexity with real-world consequences for ordinary people