Algorithms Hijacked My Generation. I Fear For Gen Alpha.
What I would say to the parents of Gen Alpha is: don’t let your children open accounts on social media platforms when they are still in early puberty. Delay their entry until at least 16. Prioritize their in-person interactions, and encourage them to discover who they are from real-world experiences, not manipulative algorithms.
Freya India • Algorithms Hijacked My Generation. I Fear For Gen Alpha.
So, I believe we have some personal agency. But I also believe that a 12-year-old’s mind is no match for a giant corporation using the most advanced AI to manipulate her behavior. Gen Z were the guinea pigs in this uncontrolled global social experiment. We were the first to have our vulnerabilities and insecurities fed into a machine that magnified... See more
Freya India • Algorithms Hijacked My Generation. I Fear For Gen Alpha.
what these continuous streams of content do is prevent you from taking a second to pause, reflect on who you really are, and realize where you are headed.