Prince Harry addressed an "epidemic" of anxiety, depression, and social isolation among today's youth, which he attributed to harmful online experiences, during the Clinton Global Initiative in New York. "These platforms are designed to create addiction," Harry stated, emphasizing the dangers of excessive scrolling and harmful content exposure. He urged for corporate responsibility, challenging social media companies' leaders to uphold higher ethical standards.
In alignment with the CGI's "What's Working" theme, Harry, alongside figures like Bill Clinton and World Central Kitchen founder Jose Andres, highlighted ongoing initiatives. One such effort, the Parents Network, was launched by Harry and wife Meghan Markle's Archewell Foundation to support families affected by online harms. Additionally, the foundation has partnered with the World Health Organization to combat violence against children, culminating in the upcoming Global Ministerial Conference in Bogotá this November, geared toward child safety online.
Harry's engagement in New York also included a tribute to his late mother, Princess Diana, at an event for the HALO Trust. He noted the significance of their landmine clearing work in Angola, affirming the importance of continuing her legacy. Harry's appearances during the United Nations General Assembly Week underscored his dedication to various humanitarian causes. (This story was generated by Newser's AI chatbot. Source: the AP)
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