Social media companies, appearing before an Óireachtas committee, have insisted that their platform aren't addictive
From News at One by RTÉ Radio 1
May 7, 2026 · 7 min
About this episode
Social media representatives discussed the non-addictive nature of their platforms while facing scrutiny over harmful algorithms.
Social media representatives faced questions about harmful algorithms and inappropriate content. Brian O'Donovan, Work & Technology Correspondent.
People in this episode
Guest: Brian O'Donovan
Topics covered
- social media
- addiction
- algorithms
- content moderation
- technology
Keywords
- social media
- Óireachtas committee
- addictive platforms
- harmful algorithms
- inappropriate content
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: social media companies, Óireachtas
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