Pinterest CEO Urges Global Ban on Social Media for Under-16s

• Pinterest CEO Bill Ready advocates for governments to ban social media use for children under 16.
• Ready highlights rising anxiety, reduced attention spans, and mental health issues in young users due to current platform designs.
• He warns that AI integration in social platforms could influence behavior and emotions in immature users.
• Citing precedents like driving and alcohol, Ready argues for age-based restrictions to reduce harm, suggesting government intervention if tech companies fail to act.
• Pinterest has implemented changes like limiting social features and making under-16 accounts private, demonstrating platform-led safety measures.