Ready's views on the issue

Ready says tech companies didn't think enough about what happens when kids get free rein on social media.
He points out it's led to addiction, anxiety, depression, and strangers reaching out to young users—all while platforms have ignored years of warning signs.

Gen Z now makes up more than half of Pinterest's user base

Since taking over, Ready made all under-16 accounts private: no random messages or likes from strangers allowed.
Even so, Gen Z now makes up more than half of Pinterest's user base.

Ready supports Australia's move to ban under-16s from social media

Ready supports Australia's move to ban under-16s from social media and wants similar rules worldwide.
He also thinks apps should be held accountable and that parents need better tools, and he points to age limits on activities such as driving and smoking as regulatory examples to consider.