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EU Plans Social Media Access Ban for Children Under 13 Across Member States
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First reported by Now 14 · 8 hours ago
What happened
The European Union is preparing to restrict social media access for children under 13 across all member states, requiring parental approval for limited use. The move follows expert recommendations addressing extended screen time harms and age verification challenges, aligning with global trends. Israel currently has no such nationwide ban, though a related bill awaits Knesset action.
- 01EU plans to ban unrestricted social media access for children under 13 across all member states.
- 02Limited access allowed only with parental or educational supervision.
- 03Restrictions target features like infinite scrolling and autoplay videos to reduce prolonged use.
- 04Age verification methods will be enhanced to prevent children from bypassing limits.
- 05Survey shows youths spend over 4.5 hours online daily with many reporting negative health symptoms.
- 06Similar age restrictions are being implemented globally, including Australia and several Asian countries.
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