{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/64c1fb4a8e16bd00116ffd75/69863cf29a20cfbf33d30dd0?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Global Crackdown on Kid Social Media? What's New","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/64c1fb4a8e16bd00116ffd75/1771700788929-cc1cf6c1-a735-4e7d-95d2-ada7116d98c7.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>The fight over child safety isn’t just about what’s allowed online—it’s about how platforms are designed to interact with kids. This episode breaks down the pivot in tech litigation: suing platforms for “defective design.” We explore how algorithms and recommendation loops are being treated like faulty brakes in court, why the “Age 13” supervision gap matters, and what this means for revenue models built on engagement.</p><p><br></p><p>What you’ll learn:</p><p>- Why child-safety arguments are moving from content to platform design</p><p>- Core design features under scrutiny: infinite scroll, autoplay, notifications, recommendations</p><p>- Major US legal fronts that could affect Big Tech business models: Los Angeles cases, Northern California cases, New Mexico case, Roblox in San Francisco</p><p>- How regulators are targeting addictive-product mechanics beyond moderation</p><p>- The importance of access to research for safety and accountability</p><p>- What the evolving US state policy patchwork suggests for federal action</p><p><br></p><p>Chapters (with timestamps):</p><p>00:00 Why Google is emailing kids directly and why it matters</p><p>00:58 How Family Link works before 13</p><p>01:49 What changes at 13: supervision ends, location and blocks can disappear</p><p>02:15 Payments and purchase risk inside supervised accounts</p><p>02:43 The design question: consent, communication, and incentives</p><p>02:57 Section 230 and the shift to “design harm” claims</p><p>04:00 The Los Angeles MDL: YouTube and Meta in court, core allegations</p><p>05:00 Northern California federal case: addiction and unhealthy behaviors</p><p>05:37 New Mexico case: exploitation and predator allegations</p><p>06:04 Roblox MDL in San Francisco: consolidated suits and child safety claims</p><p>06:30 Global enforcement and bans: Europe’s approach and the DSA focus</p><p>06:58 TikTok pushback, outages, censorship claims, and research limitations</p><p>07:55 Under-16 moves: Spain, France, UK, Denmark (as referenced)</p><p>08:23 US state patchwork: parental approval, limits, and age verification</p><p>08:53 Why federal action still lags, and what could change it</p><p>09:24 Closing: where this fight goes next</p><p><br></p><p>Sources:</p><p>    - TikTok Addictive Design vs EU Law: EU Commission Safety and Privacy Implicationshttps://www.euronews.com/next/2026/02/06/tiktoks-addictive-design-breaches-eu-law-commission-says</p><p>    - TikTok Censorship Report: Transparency Gaps and Youth Mental Healthhttps://www.npr.org/2026/02/04/nx-s1-5701409/tiktok-censorship-report-epstein</p><p>    - Social Media Addiction Lawsuits: LA Trial Highlights Meta and YouTubehttps://www.nbcnews.com/tech/tech-news/social-media-addiction-lawsuit-los-angeles-trial-meta-youtube-rcna256209</p><p>    - Spain Teen Social Media Ban: Tech Giants and Australia Responsehttps://www.cnbc.com/2026/02/03/spain-teen-social-media-ban-tech-giants-australia.html</p><p>    - Google Parental Controls: Key Safety Tools for Parentshttps://cybernews.com/tech/google-parental-controls-email/</p><p>    - Roblox Safety and Child Exploitation Lawsuits: What It Means for Platformshttps://www.reuters.com/legal/government/child-sexual-exploitation-lawsuits-against-roblox-centralized-san-francisco-2025-12-12/</p>","author_name":"Neeta Bidwai"}