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Dutch party proposes ban on addictive algorithms

Original: Pro wil verslavende algoritmen verbieden. @ volkskrant sprak Barbara Kathmann daarover: ‘We moeten niet schromen om voor

Progressief Nederland wants to ban addictive algorithms used by social media platforms to keep users hooked. MP Barbara Kathmann, who is behind the legislative proposal, told de Volkskrant that the Netherlands should not be afraid to lead the way on regulating these designs. The plan targets features that deliberately encourage compulsive use, placing the country among the first in Europe to consider such a ban.

Why now: Growing European debate over regulating manipulative social media design and protecting users, especially children, from compulsive platforms

Progressief NederlandBarbara Kathmannde Volkskrant

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