Europe's New Front in the Battle Against Big Tech The European Union's plan to restrict children's access to social media is more than just a bid to protect young minds from online pitfalls.
It also acknowledges that current regulatory efforts are inadequate, allowing Big Tech to exploit loopholes.
Concerns about children's safety online have been mounting for years, with evidence linking excessive social media use to issues such as sleep deprivation, anxiety, self harm, and even death.