Social Media News: Move to ban social media for kids gains traction in Europe

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Details: Written by Bing News Search Results; Category: Social Media; Published: 05 February 2026; Created: 05 February 2026; Last Updated: 05 February 2026

European countries are taking their broadest swipe yet at social media, with a growing number weighing bans of the services for minors and setting the stage for a new showdown with some of the biggest ...
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