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A more effective alternative to social media bans for kids

We have heard repeated calls for a social media ban for under 16s, but a preliminary ruling by th...

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08.30 9 Feb 2026


A more effective alternative to social media bans for kids


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08.30 9 Feb 2026


We have heard repeated calls for a social media ban for under 16s, but a preliminary ruling by the European Commission published on Friday could open the door to a more effective resolution, protecting users of all ages. This comes at a time when Big Tech is facing multiple lawsuits in the US over the addictive nature of the platforms.   

Newstalk’s Technology Correspondent, Jess Kelly discuss this further with Anton.


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