EU Parliament Urges Social Media Age Limit for Children

The European Parliament urges EU to set minimum ages for social media use, citing mental health concerns. Australia becomes first country to ban social media for under-sixteens, with Denmark and Malaysia considering similar moves. French President Macron advocates for EU-wide ban on social media for under-fifteens. The Parliaments resolution proposes an EU-wide ban on online platforms for under-sixteens without parental consent, and an outright ban for under-thirteens. It also calls for banning loot boxes and algorithms that recommend content based on engagement for minors, advocating for age-appropriate content design. The Daily News Now! — Every city. Every story. AI-powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.