Key facts
- Girls with additional needs face significant risks from social media algorithms.
- Harmful online content cycles are a concern for these girls.
- The report highlights risks for those with special educational needs and mental health problems.
An exclusive report indicates that girls with additional needs, including those with special educational needs and mental health challenges, are at a significant risk of being exposed to and trapped in cycles of harmful online content. The warning suggests that social media algorithms play a role in this vulnerability, potentially exacerbating existing issues by directing these individuals towards problematic material.