Efforts to rein in the negative aspects of kids online could usher in a new era of censorship, without helping kids
Published
April 16, 2026 6:30AM (EDT)
Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta, and an image of the Meta logo. (DREW ANGERER/AFP via Getty Images)
Almost everyone who is glued to their phone wishes they weren’t and for many people, the problem seems to be starting earlier. Children’s access to the internet is happening at younger ages, with an entire generation growing up alongside the rapid advancement of the digital landscape, which has only intensified with the advent of artificial intelligence. Teens and adults alike can be exposed to extremist content, violence and sexual exploitation online. The internet age has had countless positive impacts on society, but also undeniable negative impacts.
