Paul Murphy (Dublin South West, Solidarity)

I thank Ms Loftus. I have a related question for anyone who wants it. A feature of our discussion last week with young people and young people's representatives was the issue of social media algorithms, which are all AI-driven, and how people are exposed to, without choosing, toxic, misinformation, misogynistic, pro-eating-disorder or pro-suicide content; horrific stuff. I would be interested if the witnesses know of any experiences of older people who might be more isolated and more vulnerable going down a rabbit hole of misinformation and if the witnesses have a view on the idea of these algorithms. We would propose that these algorithms are turned off for young people, full stop, but that for adults that they would be turned off by default and that people could choose with their open eyes to turn them on or not and make their own choices. I welcome any opinions on that.