Spain plans to ban social media for children under 16 to protect them from harmful content, as announced by Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez at the World Governments Summit in Dubai. The ban requires parliamentary approval and aims to hold company executives accountable for illegal content. Other countries like Australia, France, Denmark, and Austria are also considering similar measures. Social media companies argue the bans could be ineffective and isolating for teens. Sánchez emphasized the need for effective age verification and accountability for platforms amplifying harmful content. Teljes cikk (bbc.com europe)