Delhi High Court seeks policy on addictive social media features
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AI-generated summary of the coverage listed below: The Delhi High Court has asked the central government whether it is considering a policy to regulate features on social media platforms that encourage addictive use. A bench led by Justices Nitin Wasudeo Sambre and Amit Sharma will hear a public interest litigation after three weeks, which calls for an expert committee to examine how engagement‑maximising design elements may harm users. The case highlights growing concerns about digital addiction and the need for regulatory oversight.
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Who is covering this story
- Center (2): Hindustan Times, Mid-Day
Sources
- Delhi HC asks govt if it is contemplating policy to regulate addiction causing features on social media apps — Hindustan Times (center)
- Delhi HC asks Centre if it plans regulatory policy on social media addiction — Mid-Day (center)
- Delhi HC asks Centre about policy to regulate addictive social media features — Mid-Day (center)