Activists gather at Meta London HQ to protest dangerous' social media firms

"Young people who say addictive and dangerous social media algorithms damaged their mental health gathered to protest outside Meta's London headquarters on Wednesday morning. Organised by the charity Mad Youth Organise, the demonstration called on the government to crack down on big tech's power."

"Unveiling a billboard with the words The youth mental health crisis - sponsored by Meta, they are instead demanding a four per cent misery tax to be imposed onto the UK revenue of tech corporations, and for the money to be fed back into positive action through mental health services and the creation of new, community-led platforms."

Young people organized by the charity Mad Youth Organise gathered outside Meta's London headquarters to protest the impact of addictive social media algorithms on mental health. The demonstration called for government action against big tech's power. Rather than supporting a blanket social media ban for under-16s, the group proposed alternative measures including a four percent tax on UK tech company revenue. These funds would support mental health services and develop community-led social media platforms. Over 550,000 children and young people currently face mental health service waiting lists, highlighting the urgent need for resources and intervention.

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