Google, Facebook - Social Media Algorithms Harming Our Children and Youth?
By: The BriefWire Editorial Team
Published on August 7, 2026 • 7:27 PM IST
Google, Facebook - Social Media Algorithms Harming Our Children and Youth? Technology was supposed to connect people, spread knowledge, and make information accessible. But today, we need to ask a difficult question: Are recommendation algorithms exposing children and young people…
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Google, Facebook - Social Media Algorithms Harming Our Children and Youth?
Technology was supposed to connect people, spread knowledge, and make information accessible.
But today, we need to ask a difficult question: Are recommendation algorithms exposing children and young people…
Platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and Google use recommendation systems to predict what may keep a person interested.
The problem arises when a single click, search, or accidental view becomes a signal for more similar recommendations .
A young person may watch or click something out of curiosity.