Should kids be banned from social media? The world is deciding

Should kids be banned from social media? The world is deciding

April 19, 2026 · 7 min

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The episode discusses the ongoing debate about banning children from social media, highlighting recent government actions in Europe and Australia.

From the announcement of a new EU age-verification app to a video summit of European leaders and legal threats in Australia, governments moved quickly this week on a debate years in the making. FRANCE 24's Charlotte Lam has more in Tech 24.

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