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Social media executives deny platforms are inherently addictive to children

impact of screen time and social media on children. A fourth executive, from [Snapchat](https://www.theguardian.com/technology/snapchat), had been due to attend Tuesday’s hearing but was said to have cancelled “at quite short notice

'I can't stop using it' - under-16s have their say on possible social media ban

Australia's ban and it will also gauge opinion on less severe restrictions. Among these measures are switching off particular features on social media apps, like video autoplay and infinite scrolling. Some believe features like

Esther Ghey's dismay over PM meeting tech bosses first

impact on children, and will continue to engage with families who have been directly affected, a spokeswoman added. Ghey has been campaigning for social media and mobile phone restrictions among youngsters after 16-year