Social Media Using Users

EU to limit children's access to social media

EU mulls social media restrictions for children under 13

The European Union plans to restrict social media access for users younger than 13-years-old, Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said Monday.

CNET · 7h

Europe to Curb Children's Social Media Use With 'Phased' Age-Based Access

Newspoint on MSN · 16h

Will children no longer be able to use social media? More than 20 countries are preparing to ban it.

Independent.ie · 23h

Stricter checks instead of outright social media ban likely for teenagers over 13 as EU seeks to tackle online harm

A social media ban for children up to age 13, and safety checks for those up to 16, are now being mulled by EU officials as they grapple with the thorny issue of technology and teens.

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EU plans to restrict social media for kids under 13

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Social media limits are coming for teens across Europe

Pew Research Center

Majority of Americans support banning social media for kids under 16

Across major demographic and partisan groups, more Americans support than oppose banning those under 16 from using social media.

'Staggering': Cutting teens' social media use can reduce depression, study finds

Restricting social media use among young teenagers can reduce the number who go on to develop depression, according to a new study described as “staggering

Yahoo

The Real Reasons Teens Are Using Social Media, According to New Data

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. • Teens use social media platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and Snapchat to connect with friends, share interests, and entertain themselves. • Many teens spend too much time on TikTok ...

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More than 1 in 5 social media users say they’ve made health choices based on their feeds. How to use it wisely

Social media can be a helpful source of health advice — but it can also spread misinformation. CNN’s Dr. Leana Wen helps you figure out the difference.