Austria Plans to Ban Social Media for Under-14s
Austria's government announced plans to ban social media use for children under 14, citing risks such as addiction, exposure to harmful content, and mental health impacts. The proposed legislation, to be drafted by a centrist coalition, will use age verification methods while protecting privacy. The ban will apply broadly to platforms that use addictive algorithms and pose risks to children. The government also plans to introduce a new school subject focused on media literacy.
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