"Austria is the latest country to prepare a social media ban for its children, but it's going even further than others by including anyone under 14. The Austrian government has introduced a comprehensive catalogue of measures meant to shield minors from the harms of social media."
"Andreas Babler, a vice chancellor and leader of the Social Democratic Party of Austria, said the government's efforts would include the new age restriction, improved media literacy and clear rules for social media platforms."
"While Australia was the first to implement a social media ban for anyone under 16, other European countries like Spain and the UK are also looking into comparable restrictions."
"More recently, Indonesia approved new regulations that would prevent anyone under 16 from using social media platforms like TikTok, YouTube and Roblox, with implementation carried out gradually until all platforms are in compliance."
Austria is preparing to implement a social media ban for children under 14, following similar initiatives in other countries. The government aims to introduce a comprehensive set of measures to protect minors from social media harms. Vice Chancellor Andreas Babler emphasized the importance of age restrictions, enhanced media literacy, and clear regulations for social media platforms. The official bill is expected by the end of June, aligning Austria with countries like Australia, Spain, and the UK, which are also considering similar restrictions.
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