More nations adopt precautionary measures
Denmark’s move follows similar steps from across the world, where stricter age limits on TikTok, YouTube, Facebook, Instagram and Snapchat aim to shield children from harmful algorithms.
A French parliamentary committee last month called for a ban on social media for children under 15 and a digital curfew for teens, citing TikTok’s harmful influence.
Australia has introduced a world-first bill banning children under 16 from social media. Platforms including TikTok, Facebook, Snapchat, Reddit, X, and Instagram could face fines up to $33 million for failing to block underage accounts.
South Korea has passed legislation banning phones and smart devices during school hours, effective March 2026.
Many nations have implemented similar restrictions, including Finland, Italy, the Netherlands and China.
Türkiye is planning phased age limits, with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan warning that screen addiction is “spreading like a plague.”
Meanwhile, platforms such as Roblox are tightening age verification and parental controls after criticism over child safety failures.
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