Bluesky: Restrictions for teenagers risk reinforcing the monopoly of large technology companies

Rose Wang, operational director of the social media platform Bluesky, warned that restrictions on teenagers' access to social networks could strengthen the position of large technology companies and hinder the market entry of new and safer platforms.

The statements were made at the SXSW event in London, in the context of the expansion of legislative initiatives aimed at limiting minors' access to these platforms. Wang supports child protection measures but emphasizes that regulations must be designed not to block competition. Large platforms, such as Meta and Alphabet, have considerable resources to comply with regulations, while smaller companies do not have the same capabilities.

Australia was the first country to impose a general ban on individuals under 16, and similar measures are being considered in other states.

Wang states that regulations should collaborate with small firms and impose stricter oversight on large companies to find a balance between protecting minors and fostering innovation.