‘We will protect them from the digital Wild West.’ Another country will ban social media for under-16s

[Egypt Independent - Egypt] - 5/02/2026

London — Spain will ban social media for under-16s and require platforms to employ strict age verification tools, joining Australia, France and Denmark in moves to curb the influence of digital platforms on children. “Our children are exposed to a space they were never meant to navigate alone. A (…)

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