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EU to Ban Social Media for Teens | Yakima News
The EU is cracking down on social media for teens, proposing a complete ban for under-thirteens and strict limits for 13- to 14-year-olds — including parental oversight and one-hour daily caps. This bold move follows Australia’s earlier ban for under-sixteens and aims to force tech giants to prove their platforms are truly safe for minors, flipping the script from companies claiming compliance to them proving it. While implementation will take years and face legal hurdles, the EU is signaling it’s ready to set global standards — not just let Big Tech call the shots. And beyond social media…
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