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These harms are not accidental or isolated, but occur because of platform design choices, including...
Conclusion
These harms are not accidental or isolated, but occur because of platform design choices, including algorithmic recommendation systems, infinite scrolling, autoplay and private messaging features, which repeatedly expose children to harmful or exploitative content at a scale which reactive moderation by the companies is not effectively addressing. (Conclusion, Paragraph 7)
Source
Committee
Education Committee
Inquiry
Screen Time and Social Media
Addressee Bodies
Department for Education
Timeline
Report published
21 May 2026