Brussels, Belgium, July 14, 2026 (AFP) - Turn off addictive features on social media for children, say EU lawmakers

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2026-07-14

There should be a "youth mode" for children on social media platforms in which addictive features and targeted advertising are turned off, EU lawmakers demanded on Tuesday. The calls are growing louder for the European Union to ensure that social media platforms and others are designed to be safe before children use them. An expert report on Monday also recommended a "safety-by-design" approach in which platforms protect minors from possible harm......

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