I look around the subway and don't see a single face. Or rather, see him, yes, but face down, his nose illuminated by the light of a smartphone. What is more contemporary? Furthermore, the use and misuse of electronic devices is evident. And social networks used by 4.76 billion people […]
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I look around the subway and don't see a single face. Or rather, see him, yes, but face down, his nose illuminated by the light of a smartphone. What is more contemporary? Finally, the use and the abuse of electronic equipment it's right under your eyes. And me social networksused by 4.76 billion people around the world are considered by many to be the most important, according to data collected by Blacklemon in 2023 responsible from this convulsive use. As Eric Leroy Adamsthe mayor of New York, decided to declare them Warand compares its risks and impacts with those of Cigarettes and weapons. In his annual State of the City address, Mayor Adams said he was most concerned about this Health of the little ones: “We cannot stand idly by and allow Big Tech to monetize our children’s privacy.”
In recent years there have been many studies that have tried to examine the links between compulsive use of social media and the occurrence of problems such as anxiety, depression and low self-esteem, showing that the unregulated use of these platforms has a serious impact on the mental health of the little ones , the mayor has no doubts: “We must not allow their mental health to be endangered,” he explained. “Just as we did with tobacco and guns, we will treat social media like everyone else Danger to public health and we will ensure that technology companies take responsibility for their products,” he added.
The details on Initiatives The measures to be implemented to implement the restrictions have not yet been announced by the municipality, but there are hopes that the mayor will reintroduce the regulations they want Michael BloombergMayor from January 1, 2002 to December 31, 2013, who banned cell phones during his term in office public schools. A law that was later abolished by his successor Bill de Blasio. While the authorities wait for the measures to be followed, they have since published a warning This illustrates a number of actions adults can take Promote healthy use of social media. It is recommended to at least not allow access to smartphones or social media up to 14 years and sketch a Family plan with rules that must be observed and adhered to when using the platforms. At state authorities and federals are asked instead to protect the young people “predatory practices” with stricter guidelines.
The Biden administration's health official, Vivek Murhyhad started one Risk warning Social media use, particularly for children, has already improved over the past year, supporting the hypothesis that there may be a link between time spent on the platforms and the occurrence of depression and Ansa. Last October Halfthe Facebook and Instagram company, then found itself in the crosshairs of 41 US states, which accused Zuckerberg's platforms of “affect education and “everyday life” of young people. In Europe too, the regulations are becoming more and more strict over time and in all countries there is a kind of “digital age“. In FranceFor example, a bill passed almost unanimously on March 2, and if it becomes law, it will prevent Children under 15 years old the use of social media. However, in Italy the limit is 14 years old, and for people 13 years old or younger, parental consent is required (although it is very easy to lie about the details when registering).