CLThe article discusses the recent legal settlement involving Meta in the United States and argues that Chile’s science, technology, and innovation policies lack a clear principle of neuroprotection. The author proposes implementing a mandatory Neuroprotection Impact Assessment for all digital technologies intended for children and adolescents. The piece highlights concerns over the increasing time Chilean teenagers spend on social media, linked to rising rates of anxiety and depression, and emphasizes the need for structural considerations regarding the environments being created for developing brains.
Bias read (Progressive): The article advocates for a new policy framework centered around neuroprotection for children and adolescents, emphasizing the need for regulatory oversight of digital technologies. It critiques current technological integration without sufficient safeguards and calls for a more cautious approach, a
