Three EU Member States want a higher minimum age limit on social networks. France, Spain, and Greece are pushing for stricter rules on children’s access to social media, arguing current age minimums (generally 13-years-old) are too easy to bypass and leave young users exposed to harmful and addictive content. But as the EU begins debating new protections—like mandatory age checks and stronger parental controls—industry representatives in Brussels are concerned about rushing into more regulation before fully assessing the impact of already existing laws like the Digital Service Act. Meanwhile, the European Commission is investigating TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook over how they protect minors. (Euro News)
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