Technology · 22 March 2026

Pinterest CEO Ready wants youth under 16 social media ban

Protecting youth mental health is a growing concern, prompting a major tech leader to propose stricter online access rules. Pinterest Chief Executive Bill Ready called on global leaders to implement a ban on social media use for anyone under sixteen. He called for explicit rules and proper checks, citing Australia's youth social media prohibition as a model in his Friday LinkedIn message.

By BriefTea Editorial · 22 March 2026 at 12:03

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