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Commons · Question 10625 · Tabled 17 Jun 2026 · Department for Science, Innovation and Technology · Official record
Answered 26 Jun 2026
Question
Asked by Wendy Morton
To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, whether addictive design features, including infinite scrolling, autoplay, algorithmic recommendation systems, streaks, livestreaming and stranger-pairing functionality will be treated
Answer
Answered by Kanishka Narayan, 26 Jun 2026
The Government recognises the harms caused by particular design features on online services such as social media. That is why on 2 March we launched a consultation seeking views on a range of restrictions, including a minimum age for social media and rest...