Critical Algorithmic Literacy Briefing

Algorithms are central to online experiences and to online harm. As a core part of platforms’ business models, they are incentivised to prioritise user engagement over safety.

Molly Rose Foundation is calling for the urgent prioritisation of critical algorithmic literacy (AL), to ensure children have the knowledge, critical skills and agency to navigate an algorithmic internet.

The Curriculum Review offers a once in a generation opportunity to embed AL across the curriculum. Doing so will not only reduce online harm and deliver on suicide prevention objectives, but will also empower young people to thrive in a data-driven future.

(Briefing from Summer 2025)