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The Download: failed social media bans, and extending pets’ lives

Technology
United States
Started October 17, 2026

This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. Kids are outsmarting social media bans. That’s not a problem we need to solve. —Michal Luria, Aliya Bhatia, and Danah Boyd Social media bans are stacking up. In July, France joined…

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CLAIM Posted by admin • Oct 17, 2026
Extending the lives of pets through advanced veterinary care should be prioritized as a public health issue.
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CLAIM Posted by admin • Oct 17, 2026
Banning social media for children ignores the reality that they will find ways around these restrictions.
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CLAIM Posted by admin • Oct 17, 2026
Pet owners should have access to clear information about treatment costs and realistic prognosis before choosing life-extension procedures.
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CLAIM Posted by admin • Oct 17, 2026
Social media platforms must be held accountable for not enforcing age restrictions effectively.
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CLAIM Posted by admin • Oct 17, 2026
Extending the lives of pets should not come at the cost of their quality of life.
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CLAIM Posted by admin • Oct 17, 2026
Social media platforms should take more responsibility in enforcing age restrictions to protect minors.
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CLAIM Posted by admin • Oct 17, 2026
Social media bans should be replaced with educational programs that teach digital literacy and responsible use.
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CLAIM Posted by admin • Oct 17, 2026
Parents should engage with their children about social media use instead of relying on strict bans.
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CLAIM Posted by admin • Oct 17, 2026
Social media bans on minors are ineffective because teenagers will find technical workarounds regardless of the law.
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CLAIM Posted by admin • Oct 17, 2026
The conversation about social media bans should include voices from both parents and children to find balanced solutions.
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