Austria announces plans to ban social media for children under 14
Austria's governing coalition announced plans to ban social media use for children under 14, with draft legislation to be prepared by the end of June. The ban requires parliamentary approval and will use age verification methods that respect privacy. Austria joins a growing number of countries implementing similar restrictions, including Australia, France, and others.
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