Denmark plans social media ban for children

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Denmark plans to severely restrict social media use for young people
As Australia began enforcing a world-first social media ban for children under 16 years old this week, Denmark is planning to follow its lead and severely restrict social media access for young people...

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Following Australia's Lead, Denmark Plans to Ban Social Media for Children Younger Than 15
Will other nations follow Australia's teen social media ban?
Australia's teen social media ban takes effect— under-16s feel left out, platforms face $33 million fine for violations
Australia's ban on social media for users under the age of 16 has taken effect, causing millions of children and teenagers to lose access to their accounts.

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Australia’s Social Media Ban for Children Takes Effect
Australia bans social media for under-16s from December 10: ‘How will we stay in touch?’
After Australia, Denmark plans social media ban for children under 15
“In far too many years, we have given the social media platforms free play in the playing rooms of our children. There’s been no limits,” Stage said in an interview with The Associated Press last mont...

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Australia Demands Social Media Giants Report Progress on Account Bans for Children Under 16
Australian PM says social media ban a 'proud day' - but some teens say they still have access

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Police arrest 3 people in Denmark, 1 in the Netherlands on suspicion of planning terror attacks

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Denmark is focusing its COVID-19 booster campaign on people over 50, it’s not banning everyone else

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Denmark zoo asks people to donate unwanted pets to feed predators and imitate ‘natural food chain’

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Denmark zoo asks people to donate their small pets as food for captive predators

COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — A zoo in Denmark is asking for donations of small pets as food for its predators. The Aalborg zoo said it is trying to mimic the natural food chain of the animals housed there “for the sake of both animal welfare and ...