"Scroll infinito" puede generar comportamiento compulsivo en menores: SEP
2026-08-03
El Universal
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Mexican Education Secretary Mario Delgado warned that AI-driven algorithms in digital platforms, such as infinite scroll and autoplay, are designed to capture attention and may cause compulsive behavior and addiction in minors. Officials urge treating social media addiction as a public health issue and call for regulation in schools.[AI generated]
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The article explicitly references algorithms (AI systems) that influence user behavior and cause compulsive use, particularly in vulnerable populations like children and adolescents. This compulsive behavior constitutes harm to health, fulfilling the criteria for an AI Incident. The harm is indirect but clearly linked to the use of AI-driven recommendation and engagement algorithms. The event is not merely a warning or potential risk but describes ongoing harm and a public health concern, thus it is an AI Incident rather than an AI Hazard or Complementary Information.[AI generated]