EU chief pledges social media ban to protect children from ‘predatory algorithms’
Ursula von der Leyen’s commitment comes after panel of experts calls for restriction for under-13s The European Commission president, Ursula von der Leyen, has pledged an EU-wide social media ban for children after an expert group called for restrictions for those under 13. “It is clear we need age-appropriate restrictions to platforms,” von der Leyen told reporters after the publication of a report on child safety online. Continue reading...

