Congress wants to regulate platforms to protect children online
The Philippine Congress is considering House Bill 9461, which seeks to regulate social media platforms to better protect children online. The bill challenges the notion that platforms are neutral infrastructure, arguing that their algorithms and design features intentionally manipulate user behavior.
Why it matters
This reflects a global shift in legislative focus toward holding tech companies accountable for the psychological and safety impacts of their recommendation algorithms on minors.
Whenever a child is harmed online, we already know which questions will follow.
The article adopts a critical stance toward tech platforms, emphasizing corporate responsibility and government regulation over individual or parental accountability.
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