Austria Plans Social Media Ban for Kids

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Austria Plans Social Media Ban for Kids

Austria plans to ban social media for children under 14. The government will present a draft law by the end of June.

France and Spain have taken similar steps. Both countries plan social media ban for children.

Klear Note — Social media can harm kids' mental health and sleep. France and Spain are planning bans for young children. Austria joins other countries protecting kids online.

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draft law: A plan for a new rule that leaders will vote on

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Deutsche Welle

BBC