The Product That Would Be Illegal If It Wasn’t An App: How Engagement Optimization Bypasses Every Child Safety Standard By Calling Itself A Platform
We banned lead paint because it damages developing brains. Why are algorithms that target developing brains exempt from testing? Analytical Framework: This article examines existing child safety regulations across multiple product categories and compares documented features of engagement optimization systems to prohibited mechanisms in regulated industries. All observations are based on publicly available regulatory frameworks, … The Product That Would Be Illegal If It Wasn’t An App: How Engagement Optimization Bypasses Every Child Safety Standard By Calling Itself A Platform