Pro-anorexia hashtags on Twitter, beauty filters on Instagram,
gambling ads on Facebook... kids are forced to navigate a
hellscape online, all to boost the profits of the Big Tech
giants.
But right now Europe’s politicians are considering sweeping new
laws that could end this nightmare by finally reining in Big Tech.
And we have a chance to show them the stories behind the
stats.
If your child, or a child you know, has had a tough experience
online, would you take a few minutes to share your
story? -- we'll take these stories to key politicians in
Brussels so that they understand why they must act now.
Yes,
I'll share my story of how Big Tech is harming children I
love
Every day brings new headlines highlighting the nightmare
children face online -- from bullies on Instagram to weight loss
videos on TikTok. And now Facebook wants to push this on 8
year olds with its planned Instagram for Kids!
It’s crystal clear: social media is built to serve the
interests of tech billionaires -- at the expense of
children.
If Europe acts now, it could set a new standard for tech
laws that force these companies to change how they operate
everywhere. But to get politicians to change the rules, we
need to show them real lives are being harmed on a daily basis.
Will you help by sharing your story? You can stay
anonymous if you prefer.
Yes
I'll share my story of how Big Tech is harming children I
love
You can see some of the stories our community has already shared
with us here. We deeply respect the courage
of these parents and kids -- and we'll work hard make sure stories
like these become a thing of the past.
We know it can be hard to share this stuff, particularly when it
concerns children. If you can't share your story today, you can
still help by calling
directly on Big Tech companies to detox the algorithms that push
people - including children - to extreme content.
It's easy for politicians to ignore even the worst problems when
they're just facts and figures on a page -- so much harder when it's
real people's lives. Let's make them take notice.
