Norway plans to ban social media use by children under 16

CNA
2026.04.24 06:10
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Norway plans to introduce a bill by the end of 2026 to ban social media use for children under 16, making tech companies responsible for age verification. This move follows similar actions by other European nations and aims to protect children's digital lives, according to Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Stoere. The specific applications targeted by the ban have not been disclosed, but Australia’s ban includes major platforms like Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and others.