Tech Takeover: EU proposes social media ban for under-13s

The Hard Shoulder Highlights

Sep 16, 202600:10:17News & Politics

For this week’s Tech Takeover, Jess Kelly, Newstalk’s Technology Correspondent, joins Ciara to discuss the new EU proposal for an outright ban on those under 13, with additional restrictions for older teenagers.

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