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EU to propose limits on children’s social media access, Ursula von der Leyen says
ThinkingNews Desk · how this was written
The European Union will introduce a proposal that sets a mandatory start date for minors’ access to social-media platforms, effectively limiting children’s use of these services. The measure is slated to be presented after the summer break, with the European Commission leading the initiative.
Written from all 4 reports below, not from any single one.
How it was reported
- The Next Web·EU to propose limits on children’s social media access, Ursula von der Leyen says
- The Verge·Social media limits are coming for teens across Europe
- TechMeme·European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen says the bloc is set to propose a "social media start date for minors", with a proposal after a summer break (Barbara Moens/Financial Times)
- Engadget·Europe takes step toward social media ban for kids
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