Hey folks! Big talk in Switzerland this December – Interior Minister Elisabeth Baume-Schneider is considering a social media ban for under-16s to better protect kids from harmful content and those endless scrolling traps powered by algorithms 📵💡.
After Australia rolled out a similar ban for under-16s earlier this year, and with EU talks on the rise, Baume-Schneider told SonntagsBlick: "Platforms must take responsibility for what children and young people consume."
New discussions kick off in early 2026, backed by a fresh report that’ll dive into options like age limits, content filters, and algorithm tweaks. The aim? Give young minds a safer digital playground.
Meanwhile, the Swiss canton of Fribourg just voted this month to ban mobile phones in schools until age 15 – the latest local move to curb phone use during classes 📚.
Social media fans and critics alike: what do you think of these moves? Could a detox help, or is it too extreme? Drop your thoughts below! ✨
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Swiss interior minister considers social media ban for youngsters
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