Spain is set to become the first European country with a social media ban for under-16-year-olds. Prime Minister Sanchez announced the ban at the World Government Summit last week, calling social media “a failed state” that exposes young users to addiction, abuse, and manipulation. Typical safety measures like age-gate checkboxes won’t be enough anymore; platforms will be required to implement real verification systems or face financial consequences, and tech executives could be held personally liable. Spain joins a growing wave of European countries taking action to limit social media for young people. France’s lower house passed a similar ban for under 15-year-olds in January, though it still needs Senate approval, and the U.K. is not far behind in discussions. (AP News)
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