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France becomes the first EU country to ban social media for children
France is poised to become the first European Union nation to implement a social media ban for children under 15.
Child Safety
9 trends tracked about this subject — the full history, oldest to newest below.
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Google's AI search features pose 'unacceptable risk' to children, new report finds
A report from Common Sense Media labels Google's AI search tools as an unacceptable risk to children, sparking a response from the company.
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EU wants 13+ age restriction for social media
The European Union is weighing a potential ban on social media access for children under 13 to enhance online safety.
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Social media limits are coming for teens across Europe
The European Union is planning new restrictions to limit children's access to social media platforms.
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Judge refuses to dismiss state AGs' Meta child addiction lawsuit
A US judge has denied Meta's final attempt to dismiss lawsuits from state attorneys general alleging the company designed platforms to addict children.
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Exclusive: Meta asks California lawmakers for shield from child harm penalties
Meta seeks legal protection from California lawmakers over child safety concerns
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Popular teething toy sold on Amazon for years recalled over choking hazard for children
LiKee Pull String teething toys sold on Amazon for years are being recalled following reports of choking incidents.
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The UK’s New Under-16 Social Media Ban Will Cause More Harm Than It Prevents
The UK's new social media ban for under-16s sparks debate on its potential consequences and effectiveness.
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Meta lobbies Congress for immunity from lawsuits alleging online harm to children
Meta and other Big Tech firms are lobbying Congress for legal immunity against lawsuits alleging online harm to children.