Theguardian iconTheguardianSep 5, 2026

An algorithm off switch isn’t enough. Big tech needs a duty of care over addictive designs | Zoe Daniel

As AI advances minute by minute and governments grapple with new developments they don't know how to manage, holding big tech accountable becomes even more urgent A digital duty of care is about a lot more than opting out of "the algorithm". A digital duty of care must hold the tech bros accountable for the safety of the spaces that they have created.

An algorithm off switch isn’t enough. Big tech needs a duty of care over addictive designs | Zoe Daniel

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A digital duty of care must hold the tech bros accountable for the safety of the spaces that they have created.

As AI advances minute by minute and governments grapple with new developments they don't know how to manage, holding big tech accountable becomes even more urgent A digital duty of care is about a lot more...

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A digital duty of care must hold the tech bros accountable for the safety of the spaces that they have created. As AI advances minute by minute and governments grapple with new developments they don't know how to manage, holding big tech accountable becomes even more urgent A digital duty of care is about a lot more than opting out of "the algorithm".

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  • As AI advances minute by minute and governments grapple with new developments they don't know how to manage, holding big tech accountable becomes even more urgent A digital duty of care is about a lot more...

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