[Editorial] Digital technology for health, not harm

Few who remember the idealistic vision of the 1990s World Wide Web could have anticipated the extent to which the internet would reshape modern life. Today's children have never lived in a world without smartphones and ubiquitous digital connectivity, and must contend with online shaming and bullying, permanent digital footprints, and weaponised attention economies. Generative artificial intelligence can now detach us from reality, providing emotional support and companionship for some, while su