中澳社交媒体法律比较视角下的算法沉迷与未成年人保护

Algorithm-Driven Addiction and the Protection of Minors: A Comparative Study of Social Media Regulation in China and Australia

摘要: 在全球范围内，算法驱动的社交媒体对未成年人的影响已成为公共政策与学术研究的焦点。随着智能终端的广泛使用以及算法推送内容机制的不断演化，社交媒体已经成为未成年人获取信息、社交互动、展现自我的主要渠道。而同时，未成年人沉迷使用社交媒体的问题也日益突出。该文聚焦微博、抖音、TikTok等中外平台中的沉迷机制，讨论算法设计如何对青少年实施技术诱导，并通过比较中国与澳大利亚在未成年人使用社交媒体保护方面的法律制度与监管实践，借鉴澳方“强监管 + 前置义务”模式，对我国推进平台沉迷治理与儿童权益保护提出法治建议。

Abstract: Internationally, the impact of algorithm-driven social media on minors has emerged as a critical concern in both public policy and academic research. With the widespread adoption of smart devices and the continuous advancement of algorithmic content recommendation systems, social media platforms have become the primary means through which minors access information, engage in social interactions, and express themselves. However, the issue of excessive social media use among minors has grown increasingly severe. This article examines the mechanisms of user addiction on platforms such as Weibo, Douyin, and TikTok, analyzing how algorithmic design contributes to technology addiction among adolescents. By comparing the legal frameworks and regulatory practices for protecting minors in the context of social media use in China and Australia, this study draws on Australia’s model of “strong regulation coupled with pre-emptive obligations” to propose legal reforms aimed at enhancing platform accountability and safeguarding children’s rights in China.