"Greece will be among the first countries to take such an initiative. I am certain, however, that it will not be the last. Our goal is to push the European Union in this direction as well."
"Social media companies would be legally required to uphold the new restrictions by verifying the ages of their users. Failure to comply would lead to fines under the EU's Digital Services Act."
"Parents would also need to download an app called Kids Wallet, backed by the state, that could be paired to their child's device and block access."
Greece will implement a ban on social media usage for children under 15, announced by Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis. The ban addresses issues like anxiety, sleep problems, and addictive design features. Greece has already prohibited mobile phones in schools. Social media companies will be required to verify user ages, with fines for non-compliance. Parents must use a state-backed app, Kids Wallet, to block access. The initiative aims to influence EU policy on children's social media use.
Read at Engadget
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