In a time of intense debate about the social and psychological effects of living in an always on, wired world, international opinions about social media’s potential harms are remarkably unified. Majorities of adults surveyed by Project Liberty Insights in seven different countries align in their concern about the negative impacts of social media on society, and young people in particular. Most also share the belief that tech companies – more than government or individual users – should bear the greatest responsibility for preventing harms on their platforms and for promoting online safety more broadly.
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