China is acting aggressively setting restrictions and guidelines on how young people can use the internet and AI. The Cyberspace Administration of China set these national guidelines that social media and AI providers must adhere to.
- No one under 18 can access their screens between 10PM and 6AM.
- Children under eight can only use their phones for 40 minutes per day.
- All recommendation algorithms (like Amazon, Alibaba and Facebook) must be registered by a central government agency.
Should the US federal government impose similar restrictions or continue to let these platforms set their own safety standards?