EU to propose limit on kids’ social media access, von der Leyen says

Children’s social media curbs planned across EU: European Commission president

The European Union will move to limit young children’saccess to social media across the 27-member bloc, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Monday, in what would be the biggest such effort to date to guard against online dangers. Von der Leyen presented a paper from two experts recommending a tiered approach, with []

EU eyes social media curbs for children

The European Union will move to limit young children’s access to social media across the 27-member bloc, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Monday, in what would be the biggest such effort to date to guard against online dangers. Von ‌der Leyen presented a paper from two experts recommending a tiered approach, with under-13s only allowed to use social media for limited periods under the supervision of parents, carers and teachers. The curbs would be lifted gradually as...

EU to limit children’s access to social media—gradually

BRUSSELS: Children should have “phased and gradual access” to social media, EU chief Ursula von der Leyen said Monday, as experts recommended under 13s only use online platforms un...

EU to propose limits on children’s social media access, Ursula von der Leyen says

The European Union will propose limits on children’s access to social media, Commission president Ursula von der Leyen said on Monday, hours after an expert panel she convened delivered its recommendations on how the bloc should shield minors from harmful content. She has been building towards this since May, when she first told MEPs a [] This story continues at The Next Web

EU to limit children's access to social media

Children should have phased and gradual access to social media, EU chief Ursula von der Leyen said Monday, as experts recommended under 13s only use online platforms under supervision.

EU mulls social media restrictions for children under 13

EU mulls social media restrictions for children under 13

More than 20 countries tighten social media rules for children 

Governments around the world are stepping up efforts to restrict children’s access to social media as concerns over mental health, cyberbullying, and harmful online content continue to grow. More than 20 countries have already introduced or are considering legislation aimed at limiting minors’ use of digital platforms. The European Union could soon take a significant [] The post More than 20 countries tighten social media rules for children appeared first on HESPRESS English - Morocco News.

How the social media ban could reshape how all of us use the internet

Why some argue the social media ban could have a profound affect on how young people gain new knowledge and the rest of us move around online

What Social Media Loses When We Ban Kids

Without kids, social media is a lot less fun for adults.

In the Social Ban Era, Where Will Gen Alpha Spend Time Online?

Australia, the UK, and the UAE have now all banned social media access for under-16s. But experts say the ban’s impact is likely overstated. Gen Alpha is finding new ways to socialize online and making culture conversational again.

World : EU Expert Panel Urges Social Media Restrictions For Children Under 13

BRUSSELS, July 13 (Bernama-dpa) -- An European Union (EU) panel of experts has recommended restricting social media access for children under the age of 13 across the bloc, saying it should be allowed only under parental supervision or in educational settings, reported German Press Agency (dpa).

Is the wrong generation being taken offline? | The Listening Post

The UK government’s plans to ban under 16s from social media are driving ahead and many other countries including France, Canada and Spain are considering similar policies. But are they targeting the wrong age group? Richard Gizbert reports. #Aljazeeraenglish #news #socialmediaban #boomerban

EU chief weighs age restrictions for children using social media

A top European Union official on Monday called for limits to be placed on children using social media as a special EU panel looking into the challenge recommended forbidding access for those under 13 until tech companies can prove their platforms are safe. Growing awareness of the dangers social media poses for young, developing brains [] The post EU chief weighs age restrictions for children using social media appeared first on Egyptian Gazette.

Why a blanket social media ban on children under 16 risks doing more harm than good – Richard Prebble

Why a blanket social media ban on children under 16 risks doing more harm than good – Richard Prebble

EU chief calls for gradual social media access rules for children

EU chief calls for gradual social media access rules for children

Adults addicted to social media complain

Adults addicted to social media complain

EU chief weighs age restrictions for children using social media

A top European Union official is calling for limits on children using social media

Bruxelles veut limiter à 13 ans l’accès aux réseaux sociaux

BRUXELLES — L’Union européenne va fixer un âge minimum à partir duquel les jeunes internautes pourront accéder aux réseaux sociaux sans la surveillance de leurs parents, a annoncé ce lundi 13 juillet la présidente de la Commission. Ursula von der Leyen présentait ce matin les conclusions du groupe d’experts qu’elle avait chargé, l’an dernier, de []

Europe plans a wide social media ban for children

A panel of experts has recommended that the European Union bar children under 13 from social media, with looser rules for teens up to 18.

Indonesia says 3 in 5 children fake age under new social media rules

Three out of five children falsify their age to gain access to social media platforms, Indonesia's Deputy Minister ...

PARLIMEN: Denda RM10 juta jika platform media sosial gagal patuh had umur

KUALA LUMPUR: Platform media sosial yang gagal mematuhi keperluan pengesahan umur pengguna berdepan tindakan tegas termasuk penalti kewangan sehingga RM10 juta serta denda tambahan RM100,000 sehari jika kesalahan berterusan selepas disabit bersalah. Menteri Komunikasi, Datuk Fahmi Fadzil berkata, semua penyedia platform media sosial di negara ini diwajib mematuhi peraturan yang ditetapkan di bawah Akta Keselamatan ... Read more The post PARLIMEN: Denda RM10 juta jika platform media sosial gagal patuh had umur appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

European Union considers sweeping social media restrictions for children

The European Union is considering sweeping new restrictions on children’s and teenagers’ access to social media.

सामाजिक सञ्जाल प्रतिबन्ध उल्लंघन गर्ने प्लेटफर्मलाई अस्ट्रेलियाले दोब्बर जरिवाना लगाउने

सिड्नी। अष्ट्रेलियाले विश्वमा नै पहिलो पटक १६ वर्षमुनिका किशोरकिशोरीहरूका लागि लागू गरेको सामाजिक सञ्जाल प्रतिबन्धको उल्लङ्घन गर्नेलाई रोक्न प्लेटफर्महरूलाई पहिलेको भन्दा दोब्बर बढी आर्थिक जरिवाना लगाउने घोषणा गरेको छ । सरकारले शनिबार यो जानकारी दिएको हो। नयाँ कानुनले प्रणालीगत उल्लङ्घनमा अधिकतम जरिवाना अस्ट्रेलियन डलर ९९ मिलियन (६८ मिलियन अमेरिकी डलर) पुर्‍याउने छ र अनलाइन नियामक निकाय []

UK warns parents over children’s photos online amid rise in AI abuse imagery

Britain's crime agency recommended that families make social media accounts private or restrict sharing to 'close friends' groups

UK government to ban social media for children under 16, citing the need to protect them from online dangers

(NaturalNews) On June 15, the United Kingdom government announced that it will ban social media for children under 16, with legislation expected to be brought befor...

Majority of Americans support under-16 social media ban, poll shows

A recent Pew Research Center survey found that most of the country backs a social media ban for children under 16. Six-in-10 U.S. adults support banning the use of social media for children under age 16, while only 1-in-5 oppose such a ban, according to the study, which surveyed 9,750 U.S. adults from May 26 []

Forget astronauts or doctors! 60% of children now say they want to be social media influencers when they grow up, study finds

Forget astronauts or doctors! 60% of children now say they want to be social media influencers when they grow up, study finds

Labor strengthens child online safety laws with harsher fines for tech platforms

Environment Minister Murray Watt weighs in on Labor’s unveiling of new powers in relation to the under-16s social media ban. “So far, we’ve already been able to deactivate over five million accounts for younger people, but we know that we need to take stronger action,” Mr Watt said. “That’s why today we’re announcing new laws that will double the penalties against the social media giants if they do the wrong thing, lifting them to $99 million and bringing them into line with a lot of other corporate fines.”

Growing list of countries move to ban social media for children

Growing list of countries move to ban social media for children

More than half of Americans support banning social media for youth: Survey

A new survey from the Pew Research Center shows that more than half of Americans support a ban on social media for those under the age of 16. Survey results published Wednesday show 56 percent of American respondents said they support such a ban for adolescents, 21 percent opposed it and 23 percent were unsure....

TikTok, YouTube Deactivate 4.7 Million Child Accounts in Indonesia

Indonesia has forced TikTok and YouTube to deactivate 4.7 million accounts belonging to children under 16 to combat cyberbullying and addiction. This move follows a March regulation, aligning Indonesia with global efforts in Australia and Britain to restrict minor access to digital platforms.

Ban social media for under-17s • Children spend 7 hours online daily – Child Rights International

Child Rights International (CRI) has called for a ban on social media access for children under the age of 17, following findings from a recent study which revealed high levels of screen use among children and growing exposure to online risks. The study indicated that children in the country spend up to seven hours a The post Ban social media for under-17s Children spend 7 hours online daily – Child Rights International appeared first on Ghanaian Times.

Why countries are restricting social media

Around the world, governments are introducing new restrictions on social media access, particularly for children and teenagers. Supporters of the restrictions cite mental health and safety concerns, while critics argue some measures could also increase government control over information. Subscribe: http://trt.world/subscribe Livestream: http://trt.world/ytlive Facebook: http://trt.world/facebook X (Twitter): http://trt.world/twitter Instagram: http://trt.world/instagram TikTok: http://tiktok.com/@trtworld WhatsApp: trtworld.com/whatsapp Telegram: https://t.me/trtworld Visit our website: http://trt.world

Most Americans don’t want youths under 16 on social media platforms

The vast majority of Americans back banning social media for children under the age of 16, according to a Pew Research Center poll released Wednesday. Almost 6 in 10 U.S. adults support a social media ban for children under 16 years old, the survey suggests. Meanwhile, roughly one-in-five respondents oppose such a ban and about []...Click to read more

EU will seek to limit children's access to social media

The European Commission will present a proposal to limit children's access to social media platforms after the summer, Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has said.

Teens in UCD study say disturbing social media content ‘stays in the back of my mind all day’ 

Young people know they are training the algorithms and want more social media control, UCD study finds A new study from the Insight Research Ireland Centre for Data Analytics at UCD has found that teenagers are frustrated by social media algorithms and feel absent from discussions about content and regulation. Five focus groups with 87 []

Europe takes step toward social media ban for kids

Following a worrying new report, Europe is taking steps toward barring children from using social media.

Majority of Americans support banning social media for kids under 16

Across major demographic and partisan groups, more Americans support than oppose banning those under 16 from using social media.

The Magnifica Humanitas case for an under-16 social media ban

On June 15, UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer announced a social media ban for children under 16 in Britain. Beginning in early 2027, Snapchat, TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, X, and other similar platforms will [...]

Kelly Earley: Social media bans for teens make the internet a worse place for all of us

Keeping teenagers off social sounds like a noble pursuit, but it risks a drop in standards for all other internet users.

Age limits spread: Growing list of countries move to ban social media for children

More than 20 countries have introduced or proposed restrictions on children's access to social media, as the European Union weighs whether to follow with a bloc-wide ban.

The U.K. just banned social media for kids under 16. The founder of ‘safe TikTok’ says the U.S. is next

These are global dominoes, Zigazoo's Zak Ringelstein told Fortune. The under-16 social media bans are spreading and the next place will be the U.S.

On a perfectly cromulent twist, I banned myself from Social Media, and my kids have never been happier [Spiffy]

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