Europe Takes Step Toward Possible Social Media Ban for Children
After the release of a new report, the European Commission is considering changing the rules across the 27-nation bloc.
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Published: 13 July 2026
Source: NYT Technology
Category: News
Topics: Children & education
Retrieved: 14 July 2026
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