Reasons for social media regulation challenges
Major social media companies, such as Meta, are being accused of causing severe psychological harm due to their reliance on business models focused on maximizing engagement and addiction. This has led to increases in anxiety, depression, and self-image issues among teenagers. Several countries, including Australia, Brazil, and Malaysia, have imposed restrictions on social media use by children. Meanwhile, lawsuits against Meta are mounting in the United States, involving fines of up to 18 billion dollars and agreements to limit usage time and ban app use at night for children. Studies confirm a link between excessive use and rising mental health problems among adolescents, prompting increased investments in legislation and alternatives aimed at protecting children—despite the challenges posed by the growth of AI investments and the current systems' inability to keep pace with rapid technological development.
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