Austria plans social media ban for under-14s

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Austria plans to ban social media for children under 14, following negotiations within its coalition government. Vice-Chancellor Andreas Babler emphasized the need to protect children from addictive algorithms and harmful content, likening the issue to alcohol and tobacco regulations. Other countries, including Australia and France, have implemented similar bans. The Austrian government aims to present a draft bill by the end of June, which will include age verification mechanisms for social media access.