Norway Plans Social Media Ban for Children Under 16

Kathmandu. Norway is preparing to introduce legislation that would prohibit children under the age of 16 from using social media. The government has announced that it will submit the bill to parliament by the end of this year.Under the new law, social media companies will be responsible for verifying the age of their users. Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre stated that the government is taking this step to ensure a safer digital life for children.According to him, while children's lives should be centered on play, friendship, and daily activities, they are currently being influenced by algorithms and screens.Therefore, he emphasized...