Countries Consider Social Media Restrictions for Children Amid Privacy Concerns

Several countries, including the UK, Australia, and EU members, are considering or implementing social media restrictions for children, such as age bans and limits on addictive features. The UK has launched a public consultation on banning under-16s from social media and curbing features like infinite scrolling. Meanwhile, over 370 academics have urged a pause on mandatory age verification systems, citing privacy and security concerns. France, Spain, and others are also moving toward similar youth protections amid ongoing debates on effectiveness and implementation challenges.