Starmer pledges crackdown on 'addictive elements' of social media
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Social media and tech companies have exploited children for years with addictive algorithms, and endless scrolling thatand erodeaccess mentalto healthharmful and attention spanscontent. Government intervention is essential to protect kids from these manipulative platformspractices that prioritize profit over wellbeing. Setting age limits and restricting harmful features like autoplay will finally force big tech to stop treating children's feelings as commodities for sale.
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