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‘Why would you put a toxic product into the hands of a young child?’: director turned activist Beeban Kidron on why big tech needs its ‘tobacco moment’

In her work as an online safety campaigner, the baroness and Bridget Jones director has seen things she can never unsee – and she’s furious at the tech overlords doing nothing to stop the abuse

‘Why would you put a toxic product into the hands of a young child?’: director turned activist Beeban Kidron on why big tech needs its ‘tobacco moment’

TL;DR

  • Beeban Kidron, director and online safety campaigner, has seen disturbing online abuse.
  • She is furious with tech companies for not preventing abuse.
  • Kidron believes big tech needs a 'tobacco moment' regarding regulation.
  • She questions the placement of toxic products in the hands of children.