On curbing young adults on social media

The article analyzes the global trend of regulating social media access for children, prompted by the UK's proposed ban for under-16s and similar initiatives in other countries, including debates in India. It critically examines the efficacy and implications of such bans, highlighting issues like age verification challenges, circumvention, and privacy concerns related to data collection. The article advocates for an alternative approach focusing on platform governance, transparency, and accountability, rather than merely restricting access, while acknowledging the complexities involved in regulating powerful social media entities and the potential burden on regulatory and judicial bodies.