CLThe Chilean government, led by President José Antonio Kast, plans to submit guidelines to the 'Safe Digital Environments' law project to Congress. The proposal aims to consolidate four parliamentary motions and protect children and adolescents from digital platform risks. The initiative is currently in the first constitutional stage within the Committee on Future, Science, Technology, Knowledge, and Innovation. Minister Maria Jesús Wulf emphasized the need to safeguard children’s rights to childhood, sleep, play, and social interaction, arguing that digital platforms often prioritize capturing attention over human well-being. The proposed national policy would include civil society participation, set six-year goals, and establish regulatory frameworks based on risk levels for minors. It also seeks to promote offline activities while ensuring technology serves people rather than the other way around. Chile leads OECD countries in adolescent social media usage, with 15-year-olds spending over 45 hours weekly on digital platforms compared to an OECD average of 35 hours.
Bias read (Progressive): The article frames the issue as a necessary protection of children's rights against the negative impacts of digital platforms, using emotive language such as 'dolorosas dificultades' (painful difficulties) and emphasizing the need for regulation. While the subject is politically charged, the framing
