The Guardian view on screens in schools: big tech is finally under the microscope – The Guardian

https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/apr/27/the-guardian-view-on-screens-in-schools-big-tech-is-finally-under-the-microscope

Clearly not all tech is the same. But the point being made with growing confidence by researchers is that not all brains are the same either. Children and adolescents have specific needs and vulnerabilities and are at risk of being harmed when these are targeted by businesses. Whistleblowers including Frances Haugen have highlighted teenagers’ susceptibility to the preoccupations with status and appearance that are used to maximise engagement. Early-years experts such as Prof Sam Wass are convinced that the brain and language development of the youngest children is hindered by hyper-stimulating, attention-grabbing content.