Norway Plans to Ban Social Media for Children Under 16

Norway is planning to ban social media access for children under 16 years old, according to Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre. The proposed legislation aims to protect children's digital lives and limit the influence of algorithms on their daily activities. Under the new rules, technology companies would bear direct responsibility for effectively verifying users' ages. The initiative reflects a broader European trend, as several other European countries are also moving to restrict children's use of social media platforms.