⚡🇳🇴 NEW - Norway is moving to ban social media for children under the age of 16.

The minority Labour government will introduce a bill to parliament by the end of 2026, technology companies would be legally required to put in place effective age verification measures to block access for users under 16.

Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre said the goal is to protect childhood:

“We are introducing this legislation because we want a childhood where children get to be children. Play, friendships, and everyday life must not be taken over by algorithms and screens.”