How Social Media and Chatbot Bans Could Backfire

Journal of Medical Internet Research · Published 2026-07-27 · DOI 10.2196/107251

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Simon Spichak

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AbstractSocial media bans for youth have become increasingly widespread, with additional chatbot regulation also being considered by many countries. In this News and Perspectives

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2026

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Spichak, S. (2026). How Social Media and Chatbot Bans Could Backfire. Journal of Medical Internet Research. https://doi.org/10.2196/107251

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