Future of Privacy Forum CEO Jules Polonetsky says protecting minors online requires more than just restrictions and parental controls.
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Governments around the world are rushing to regulate children’s access to social media. From Australia’s social media ban for minors to growing concerns around artificial intelligence, predators, privacy, and screen addiction, there is little global consensus on where the line should be drawn — or who should be responsible for drawing it.
At a Rest of World virtual event, Jules Polonetsky, CEO of the Future of Privacy Forum, discussed what keeping children safe online actually looks like. He reflected on why blanket bans may backfire, how AI could improve moderation, and why parents are increasingly overwhelmed by digital life.
