Von der Leyen is right to reject a blanket kids’ social media ban — but her plan still lets Big Tech off the hook

Ursula von der Leyen’s approach to regulating children’s access to social media platforms is gaining support across Europe, driven by public opinion and G7 initiatives. The EU Commission’s Special Panel rejected a blanket ban, arguing that platforms should prove their products are safe before children can use them. However, critics argue that the current plan still allows tech companies to operate without fully addressing the addictive design features that pose risks to young users, citing the slow progress of the Meta case.

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