Oslo — Norway’s government said on Friday it will propose a ban on the use of social media by children under the age of 16 and will make technology companies responsible for verifying the ages of young users.
“We are introducing this legislation because we want a childhood where children get to be children,” Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Stoere said. “Play, friendships, and everyday life must not be taken over by algorithms and screens. This is an important measure to safeguard children’s digital lives.”
The minority Labour government said the bill will be introduced to parliament by the end of 2026.
