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Europe to social media platforms: make yourself safe for kids under 13, somehow
A European Union official called for restrictions on children under 13 using social media until platforms prove they are safe, citing risks to developing brains. The European Commission proposed phased access for different age ranges, with under-13s requiring supervision and tech companies like Instagram and TikTok already imposing age limits.
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