Mulling ban, EU gets expert verdict on social media for children
The European Union is consulting an expert panel to determine whether to implement a bloc-wide ban on social media for minors. While officials are exploring safety measures, experts suggest that age limits or feature-specific restrictions are more likely than a total ban.
Why it matters
This reflects a global trend of governments attempting to regulate 'addictive' digital platforms to protect the mental health of children.
To ban or not to ban children from all social media? That is the big question facing the European Union in its bid to protect minors from harmful content.
The article presents the EU's policy dilemma and the various expert viewpoints neutrally.
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