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Blanket social media age ban risks shifting responsibility, Council of Europe says

( February 23, 2026, 16:12 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Introducing a blanket ban on underage social media users would risk shifting responsibility for online harms from platforms to children, the Council of Europe’s Commissioner for Human Rights has said. Michael O’Flaherty urged European governments to prioritize binding legal duties, algorithmic transparency and robust enforcement to ensure companies respect children’s rights by design.The press release follows....

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