Colman Noctor: Algorithms shaping childhood byte-by-byte 

"Adults might be dismissive and think of themselves as ‘too old’ to be concerned about such things - but the metaverse is not for 40-somethings like you or me, but for our children."

"Algorithms can also amplify extreme or emotionally charged views, shaping public opinion and creating a more polarised choice architecture."

On the way to school last Wednesday, I had the radio on in the car, listening to the US election results. My sleepy-headed 12-year-old daughter said: “Oh no, he won. I was hoping Kamala would have gotten it.”

I had no idea she was keeping up with American political issues. She explained how she hoped Kamala Harris would win because she ‘stands up for women’ and ‘Trump does not’.